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MANUEL GÖTTSCHING - Sunrain
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MANUEL GÖTTSCHING - Saint & Sinner
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MANUEL GÖTTSCHING - Trunky Groove
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MANUEL GÖTTSCHING - Die Mulde
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MANUEL GÖTTSCHING - Shuttlecock
Manuel Göttsching Live in a terrific Japanese setting: Mount Fuji. Concert from 2006. Includes high class Sound Recording and highly sought after tracks like "Shuttlecock" and many more. Manuel Göttsching may not have released as many albums in recent decades as he did earlier in his career but when he does release something new, it's always something special. Manuel's latest release was recorded live in April 2006 during an excellent solo concert near Japan's Mount Fuji. Manuel performed the entire concert alone accompanied by stunning visuals by a polish graphic artist and he also dug into his back catalog coming up with new arrangements of classic material.
The album opens with "Sunrain" which was originally from the 1976 classic "New Age of Earth". The familiar hypnotic sequencer pattern is already in place however on this new version, Manuel takes it in a slightly different direction and extends the piece to nearly 15-minutes."Saint and Sinner" is a more recent piece, which was originally heard on the 2005 release "Concert for Murnau". This laid back piece is taken a step up from its studio counterpart as Manuel adds a bluesy Clapton-esque guitar lead that wasn't there before."Trunky Groove" is a brand new piece composed for this concert and is a showcase for the psychedelic music style that was the norm for Manuel back in his very early days in Ash Ra Tempel. A techno-style rhythm is accompanied by a long drone and intense orchestrations before giving way to an effects-drenched guitar solo. "Die Mulde" is a 20-minute excerpt from Manuel's long-form 1997 piece of the same name. It begins with the "Die Spiegel" section of the piece and shifts into the closing "Zerfluss" movement. As with "Saint and Sinner", Manuel adds a guitar lead which wasn't in the original version. Finally, to close the album, we have yet another arrangement of the classic "Shuttlecock" which originally is from the 1977 masterwork "Blackouts". The arrangement is similar to the 1976 live version that appeared on the 1996 CD set "The Private Tapes" but definitely has a modern twist. Manuel's guitar playing is up front and center here and is stellar - almost like taking a trip back to the mid 70´s."Live at Mt.Fuji" is yet another great CD
Tracklisting:
1. Sunrain (14:48) 2. Saint And Sinner (09:51) 3. Trunky Groove (14:42) 4. Die Mulde (19:50)
5. Shuttlecock (13:14)
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The album opens with "Sunrain" which was originally from the 1976 classic "New Age of Earth". The familiar hypnotic sequencer pattern is already in place however on this new version, Manuel takes it in a slightly different direction and extends the piece to nearly 15-minutes."Saint and Sinner" is a more recent piece, which was originally heard on the 2005 release "Concert for Murnau". This laid back piece is taken a step up from its studio counterpart as Manuel adds a bluesy Clapton-esque guitar lead that wasn't there before."Trunky Groove" is a brand new piece composed for this concert and is a showcase for the psychedelic music style that was the norm for Manuel back in his very early days in Ash Ra Tempel. A techno-style rhythm is accompanied by a long drone and intense orchestrations before giving way to an effects-drenched guitar solo. "Die Mulde" is a 20-minute excerpt from Manuel's long-form 1997 piece of the same name. It begins with the "Die Spiegel" section of the piece and shifts into the closing "Zerfluss" movement. As with "Saint and Sinner", Manuel adds a guitar lead which wasn't in the original version. Finally, to close the album, we have yet another arrangement of the classic "Shuttlecock" which originally is from the 1977 masterwork "Blackouts". The arrangement is similar to the 1976 live version that appeared on the 1996 CD set "The Private Tapes" but definitely has a modern twist. Manuel's guitar playing is up front and center here and is stellar - almost like taking a trip back to the mid 70´s."Live at Mt.Fuji" is yet another great CD
Tracklisting:
1. Sunrain (14:48) 2. Saint And Sinner (09:51) 3. Trunky Groove (14:42) 4. Die Mulde (19:50)
5. Shuttlecock (13:14)
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Music for the silent movie "Schloss Vogelöd" (The haunted castle) by Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau, produced in 1921. Recorded live on 31st Oct and 1st Nov 2003 at the Staatstheater Braunschweig, Kleines Haus, Germany.
Genres: Modern Classic, Electronica
Tracklist:
1 Ouvertüre 2:01
2 The Party 9:53
3 Auf Zur Jagd 5:21
4 Der Abend 4:28
5 Die Beichte 3:04
6 Double Or Quits 2:10
7 High Noon 8:47
8 Accused 3:04
9 Saint And Sinner 9:48
10 Demaskierung 3:39
11 Leitmotiv 2:17
12 Zirkus 0:37
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Music for the silent movie "Schloss Vogelöd" (The haunted castle) by Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau, produced in 1921. Recorded live on 31st Oct and 1st Nov 2003 at the Staatstheater Braunschweig, Kleines Haus, Germany.
Genres: Modern Classic, Electronica
Tracklist:
1 Ouvertüre 2:01
2 The Party 9:53
3 Auf Zur Jagd 5:21
4 Der Abend 4:28
5 Die Beichte 3:04
6 Double Or Quits 2:10
7 High Noon 8:47
8 Accused 3:04
9 Saint And Sinner 9:48
10 Demaskierung 3:39
11 Leitmotiv 2:17
12 Zirkus 0:37
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MANUEL GÖTTSCHING - DREAM .................. 30:14
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MANUEL GÖTTSCHING - DESIRE .................. 22:56
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MANUEL GÖTTSCHING - DESPAIR .................. 8:29
CD, RE Edition 2019,Sticker
Carefully Re Edited Legendary 1977 Studio Recording for RIAS Berlin -Includes Bonus Track: "Despair"
"Largely unnoticed by the mainstream public, some West-Berlin musicians developed a world of sound
that would later become labeled Electronic Music."
Olaf Leitner (RIAS Berlin)
Tracklist:
1. DREAM .................. 30:14
2. DESIRE .................. 22:56
3. DESPAIR .................. 8:29
DREAM & DESIRE
Notes to a friend…
The 1970s. The Vietnam War is slowly coming to an end; the RAF thrives and prospers;
the first Achtundsechziger ('68 protestors) are actually
planning to march through the institutions; rock and roll is getting heavier;
and hardly noticed by the mainstream public, some West-Berlin musicians
develop a world of sound, which later eventually became labelled as
“Electronic Music”.
Indeed, there was nothing electronically generated initially,
let alone even digital. In the beginning they simply named these
sound-mixtures "electro-acoustic". These compositions of slowly evolving
soundscapes relating to the Minimal Music concept created a meditative
mood. This was new. This was the Berliner Schule (Berlin school).
Being responsible for popular music at a radio station in the 1970s
was an absolute dream job. At least that’s what it was like at RIAS Berlin
(Radio In the American Sector). There was no quota, no pressure,
no hit-terror, and we just invited the artists, bands and musicians we liked
to the studio. The artists from next door. That’s how I got to know Manuel.
He was living right on the Ku-Damm (Kurfürstendamm), right in the city
centre, but in the rear building, shielded from the noise.
Manu didn’t have a sequencer. Everything that sounded like a sequencer
was his highly focused guitar work. The slowly changing tone sequences
for example. This was a physical accomplishment in itself.
His minimalistic play is still part of his signature style.
The musicians from Berlin, who worked in the same genre, were either
friends, periodically played in Manuel’s ASH RA TEMPEL, or built up their
own careers.
The scene was small, but equipped with illustrious celebrities
- Klaus Schulze, Tangerine Dream, Harald Grosskopf, Agitation Free.
And my RIAS colleague Walter Bachauer. He had called the Metamusik
Festival into life and brought the international avant-garde to Berlin.
The festival opened up new aesthetic continents to us when we were grateful to listen to chants of Tibetanian
monks or the Steve Reich Ensemble play “Drumming”.
Manuel was able to start his international career pretty quickly, focusing on England, France and Japan.
For the German middle-of-the-road-consciousness, these countries were as exotic as the winds on Jupiter,
especially Japan, where Göttsching still enjoys superstar status. Today it is not only these countries, which
consider him a cult figure. He has also made his mark as a film composer and has added his music to numerous
events and art happenings.
In November 1975 I had initiated a concert at the RIAS Studio 10, entitled “Futurum 3”, with ASH RA TEMPEL
performing. Apart from the guitars there was also an EMS Synthi A on stage. And an old Farfisa Compact Organ
that Manuel played and of which I was especially proud:
I was able to buy this instrument in 1964 after a summer job at a steel drill factory. This Farfisa was on stage
when I performed with my band the Team Beats Berlin, as support act for the Rolling Stones at their legendary
concert in September 1965 at the Berliner Waldbühne.
Somehow this instrument had survived the riot, and ten years later Manuel bought this organ from me. He had
played this Farfisa in many concerts and recordings in the following years, and it can be heard also prominently
here on “Dream and Desire”.
Originally, the two tracks “Dream” and “Desire” had been conceived for my one-hour radio feature at RIAS Berlin
in summer 1977. Then, although being broadcast only once in Berlin and Belgium, they soon became cult
amongst listeners, who taped, multiplied and distributed the tracks throughout Manuel's fan base.
But it was only in 1991, after 14 years, when Manuel decided to make it an “official” release on CD.
Something like that is unusual at times when only the new things count - until it is dismissed by the new and gets
dumped.
The revival of Dream & Desire is not nostalgia but an indication that the present will only be appreciated after
acknowledging the past. Applies also to art.
The bonus track “Despair” was not part of the original radio-feature, but was composed and recorded around the
same time in 1977, and the track fits perfectly in style and sound.
Manuel's music has been with me for now almost 50 years.
I own a superb LP and CD collection of him.
Dream & Desire is beautiful - what more can I say ...
Olaf Leitner, March 2019
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Carefully Re Edited Legendary 1977 Studio Recording for RIAS Berlin -Includes Bonus Track: "Despair"
"Largely unnoticed by the mainstream public, some West-Berlin musicians developed a world of sound
that would later become labeled Electronic Music."
Olaf Leitner (RIAS Berlin)
Tracklist:
1. DREAM .................. 30:14
2. DESIRE .................. 22:56
3. DESPAIR .................. 8:29
DREAM & DESIRE
Notes to a friend…
The 1970s. The Vietnam War is slowly coming to an end; the RAF thrives and prospers;
the first Achtundsechziger ('68 protestors) are actually
planning to march through the institutions; rock and roll is getting heavier;
and hardly noticed by the mainstream public, some West-Berlin musicians
develop a world of sound, which later eventually became labelled as
“Electronic Music”.
Indeed, there was nothing electronically generated initially,
let alone even digital. In the beginning they simply named these
sound-mixtures "electro-acoustic". These compositions of slowly evolving
soundscapes relating to the Minimal Music concept created a meditative
mood. This was new. This was the Berliner Schule (Berlin school).
Being responsible for popular music at a radio station in the 1970s
was an absolute dream job. At least that’s what it was like at RIAS Berlin
(Radio In the American Sector). There was no quota, no pressure,
no hit-terror, and we just invited the artists, bands and musicians we liked
to the studio. The artists from next door. That’s how I got to know Manuel.
He was living right on the Ku-Damm (Kurfürstendamm), right in the city
centre, but in the rear building, shielded from the noise.
Manu didn’t have a sequencer. Everything that sounded like a sequencer
was his highly focused guitar work. The slowly changing tone sequences
for example. This was a physical accomplishment in itself.
His minimalistic play is still part of his signature style.
The musicians from Berlin, who worked in the same genre, were either
friends, periodically played in Manuel’s ASH RA TEMPEL, or built up their
own careers.
The scene was small, but equipped with illustrious celebrities
- Klaus Schulze, Tangerine Dream, Harald Grosskopf, Agitation Free.
And my RIAS colleague Walter Bachauer. He had called the Metamusik
Festival into life and brought the international avant-garde to Berlin.
The festival opened up new aesthetic continents to us when we were grateful to listen to chants of Tibetanian
monks or the Steve Reich Ensemble play “Drumming”.
Manuel was able to start his international career pretty quickly, focusing on England, France and Japan.
For the German middle-of-the-road-consciousness, these countries were as exotic as the winds on Jupiter,
especially Japan, where Göttsching still enjoys superstar status. Today it is not only these countries, which
consider him a cult figure. He has also made his mark as a film composer and has added his music to numerous
events and art happenings.
In November 1975 I had initiated a concert at the RIAS Studio 10, entitled “Futurum 3”, with ASH RA TEMPEL
performing. Apart from the guitars there was also an EMS Synthi A on stage. And an old Farfisa Compact Organ
that Manuel played and of which I was especially proud:
I was able to buy this instrument in 1964 after a summer job at a steel drill factory. This Farfisa was on stage
when I performed with my band the Team Beats Berlin, as support act for the Rolling Stones at their legendary
concert in September 1965 at the Berliner Waldbühne.
Somehow this instrument had survived the riot, and ten years later Manuel bought this organ from me. He had
played this Farfisa in many concerts and recordings in the following years, and it can be heard also prominently
here on “Dream and Desire”.
Originally, the two tracks “Dream” and “Desire” had been conceived for my one-hour radio feature at RIAS Berlin
in summer 1977. Then, although being broadcast only once in Berlin and Belgium, they soon became cult
amongst listeners, who taped, multiplied and distributed the tracks throughout Manuel's fan base.
But it was only in 1991, after 14 years, when Manuel decided to make it an “official” release on CD.
Something like that is unusual at times when only the new things count - until it is dismissed by the new and gets
dumped.
The revival of Dream & Desire is not nostalgia but an indication that the present will only be appreciated after
acknowledging the past. Applies also to art.
The bonus track “Despair” was not part of the original radio-feature, but was composed and recorded around the
same time in 1977, and the track fits perfectly in style and sound.
Manuel's music has been with me for now almost 50 years.
I own a superb LP and CD collection of him.
Dream & Desire is beautiful - what more can I say ...
Olaf Leitner, March 2019
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CD Jewel Case
Remastered by Manuel Göttsching and released on his own label MG ART. Inventions for Electric Guitar is Manuel Göttsching´s first solo album, recorded: July-August 1974.
The album was written and performed entirely by Göttsching on electric guitar, hence the title. Manuel played his guitar and used a 4 track TEAC A3340, Revox A77 for echoes, WahWah pedal, volume pedal, Schaller Rotosound and Hawaiian steel bar.
Tracklist:
Echo Waves 17:45, Quasarsphere 06:34, Pluralis 21:36
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Remastered by Manuel Göttsching and released on his own label MG ART. Inventions for Electric Guitar is Manuel Göttsching´s first solo album, recorded: July-August 1974.
The album was written and performed entirely by Göttsching on electric guitar, hence the title. Manuel played his guitar and used a 4 track TEAC A3340, Revox A77 for echoes, WahWah pedal, volume pedal, Schaller Rotosound and Hawaiian steel bar.
Tracklist:
Echo Waves 17:45, Quasarsphere 06:34, Pluralis 21:36
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MANUEL GÖTTSCHING - Deep(Er) Distance (Joaquin's Dream Version)
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MANUEL GÖTTSCHING - Ain't No Time For Tears (Sacred Rhythm Version)
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MANUEL GÖTTSCHING - Shuttlecock
CD
Special Remarks:
Many of you will remember Manuel Göttsching by his Masterpiece "E2-E4? and know the fact it got sampled by far more than once. Think "Sueno Latino" to start with… and the plethora of further re-recordings by Derrick May, Joe Claussell, and a bootleg by Carl Craig that prove how "Now" and Iconic Manuel´s Work is. The 2006 edition "Joaquin Joe Claussell meets Manuel Göttsching" is the first attempt to bring these once illegal mixes finally to a broader and wider audience. It comes with 2 very rare and first time officially released tribute mixes of 1970´s Göttsching Classics, carefully remodeled by Joe Claussell (21.12 minute "Deeper Distance" plus 10.17 Minute "Ain´t No Time For Tears"). The last words, however, are left to MG himself, with "Shuttlecock", a final eighteen minute excursion, which has Manuel improvise over a soft carpet of delayed bell sounds, before the guitar fades away and the track deepens and thickens, like a dark river sweeping along ever more motives and harmonies. A perfectly balanced collaboration released on both CD and LP.
Consisting of 3 concert recordings which were originally released on the 6th CD Album Private Tapes : Tracks 1 und 3 were recorded at Bataclan in Paris, 12/1976, Track 2 in Berlin 8/1979
Tracklist
CD: 1. Deep(er) Distance (Joaquin's Dream Version) 21:12, 2. Ain't No Time for Tears (Sacred Rhythm Version) 10:17, 3. Shuttlecock 18:12
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Special Remarks:
Many of you will remember Manuel Göttsching by his Masterpiece "E2-E4? and know the fact it got sampled by far more than once. Think "Sueno Latino" to start with… and the plethora of further re-recordings by Derrick May, Joe Claussell, and a bootleg by Carl Craig that prove how "Now" and Iconic Manuel´s Work is. The 2006 edition "Joaquin Joe Claussell meets Manuel Göttsching" is the first attempt to bring these once illegal mixes finally to a broader and wider audience. It comes with 2 very rare and first time officially released tribute mixes of 1970´s Göttsching Classics, carefully remodeled by Joe Claussell (21.12 minute "Deeper Distance" plus 10.17 Minute "Ain´t No Time For Tears"). The last words, however, are left to MG himself, with "Shuttlecock", a final eighteen minute excursion, which has Manuel improvise over a soft carpet of delayed bell sounds, before the guitar fades away and the track deepens and thickens, like a dark river sweeping along ever more motives and harmonies. A perfectly balanced collaboration released on both CD and LP.
Consisting of 3 concert recordings which were originally released on the 6th CD Album Private Tapes : Tracks 1 und 3 were recorded at Bataclan in Paris, 12/1976, Track 2 in Berlin 8/1979
Tracklist
CD: 1. Deep(er) Distance (Joaquin's Dream Version) 21:12, 2. Ain't No Time for Tears (Sacred Rhythm Version) 10:17, 3. Shuttlecock 18:12
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CD Jewel Case With 8 pages Booklet, Pictures , Notes
In anticipation of the 35th anniversary next year one of electronic music´s most influential recordings, the legendary E2-E4, from 12.12.1981 does get an official rerelease by Manuel Göttsching on his own Label MG.ART.
Carefully overseen by the Master himself
Total Time: 59:34
Tracks:
Ruhige Nervosität 13:00, Gemäßigter Aufbruch 10:00, ... und Mittelspiel 07:00, Ansatz 06:00, Damen-Eleganza 05:00, Ehrenvoller Kampf 03:00, Hoheit weicht (nicht ohne Schwung...) 09:00, ... und Souveränität 03:00, Remis 03:00
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In anticipation of the 35th anniversary next year one of electronic music´s most influential recordings, the legendary E2-E4, from 12.12.1981 does get an official rerelease by Manuel Göttsching on his own Label MG.ART.
Carefully overseen by the Master himself
Total Time: 59:34
Tracks:
Ruhige Nervosität 13:00, Gemäßigter Aufbruch 10:00, ... und Mittelspiel 07:00, Ansatz 06:00, Damen-Eleganza 05:00, Ehrenvoller Kampf 03:00, Hoheit weicht (nicht ohne Schwung...) 09:00, ... und Souveränität 03:00, Remis 03:00
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Special Remarks: LP 180 G Vinyl
Remastered by Göttsching, Long deleted Vinyl Reissue.
Remastered by Manuel Göttsching and released on his own label MG ART. Inventions for Electric Guitar is Manuel Göttsching´s first solo album, recorded: July-August 1974.
The album was written and performed entirely by Göttsching on electric guitar, hence the title. Manuel played his guitar and used a 4 track TEAC A3340, Revox A77 for echoes, WahWah pedal, volume pedal, Schaller Rotosound and Hawaiian steel bar.
Tracklist:
Echo Waves 17:45, Quasarsphere 06:34, Pluralis 21:36
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Remastered by Göttsching, Long deleted Vinyl Reissue.
Remastered by Manuel Göttsching and released on his own label MG ART. Inventions for Electric Guitar is Manuel Göttsching´s first solo album, recorded: July-August 1974.
The album was written and performed entirely by Göttsching on electric guitar, hence the title. Manuel played his guitar and used a 4 track TEAC A3340, Revox A77 for echoes, WahWah pedal, volume pedal, Schaller Rotosound and Hawaiian steel bar.
Tracklist:
Echo Waves 17:45, Quasarsphere 06:34, Pluralis 21:36
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CD Digipack
Manuel Göttsching´s seminal epic movie music like concept "Die Mulde".
The title track 'Die Mulde' (40 min) was used as a 4-part suite for an impressive art event in the beautiful scenery of the river Mulde, near the historical place Höfgen close by Leipzig. Göttsching delivered its picturesque electronic sounds to an installation of 34 mirrors.
The bonus track ' HP Little Cry' is based on a theme from 1981. In 2004, Goettsching added a guitar melody and devoted the piece to a Norwegian fan, which gave the track its title.
Das Titelstück 'Die Mulde' (40 Min.) wurde als eine 4-teilige Suite für ein imposantes Kunst-Event in freier Natur komponiert, wo Manuel Göttsching am 6.9.1997 in der wunderschönen Flusslandschaft der Mulde, nah der Denkmalschmiede Höfgen bei Leipzig, zu einer Installation von 34 Spiegeln seine malerischen elektronischen Klänge lieferte.
Der Bonus-Track 'HP Little Cry' basiert auf einem Thema aus dem Jahre 1981, das Göttsching 2004 um eine Gitarrenmelodie ergänzte und einem Fan in Norwegen widmete, der den Titel gab.
Tracklist:
1. Die Mulde:Schöpferische Stille (2:55), 2. Die Mulde:Die Mulde (13:42),
3. Die Mulde:Die Spiegel (11:55), 4. Die Mulde:Zerfluss (11:33), 5. HP Little Cry (32:16)
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Manuel Göttsching´s seminal epic movie music like concept "Die Mulde".
The title track 'Die Mulde' (40 min) was used as a 4-part suite for an impressive art event in the beautiful scenery of the river Mulde, near the historical place Höfgen close by Leipzig. Göttsching delivered its picturesque electronic sounds to an installation of 34 mirrors.
The bonus track ' HP Little Cry' is based on a theme from 1981. In 2004, Goettsching added a guitar melody and devoted the piece to a Norwegian fan, which gave the track its title.
Das Titelstück 'Die Mulde' (40 Min.) wurde als eine 4-teilige Suite für ein imposantes Kunst-Event in freier Natur komponiert, wo Manuel Göttsching am 6.9.1997 in der wunderschönen Flusslandschaft der Mulde, nah der Denkmalschmiede Höfgen bei Leipzig, zu einer Installation von 34 Spiegeln seine malerischen elektronischen Klänge lieferte.
Der Bonus-Track 'HP Little Cry' basiert auf einem Thema aus dem Jahre 1981, das Göttsching 2004 um eine Gitarrenmelodie ergänzte und einem Fan in Norwegen widmete, der den Titel gab.
Tracklist:
1. Die Mulde:Schöpferische Stille (2:55), 2. Die Mulde:Die Mulde (13:42),
3. Die Mulde:Die Spiegel (11:55), 4. Die Mulde:Zerfluss (11:33), 5. HP Little Cry (32:16)
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LP 180g, beautiful embossed Chess Board Artwork Print, inner sleeve with artist picture and text by David Elliott, Sounds June 16, 1984
In anticipation of the 35th anniversary next year one of electronic music´s most influential recordings, the legendary E2-E4, from 12.12.1981 does get an official rerelease by Manuel Göttsching on his own Label MG.ART.
Carefully overseen by the Master himself
Total Time: 59:34
Tracks:
Ruhige Nervosität 13:00, Gemäßigter Aufbruch 10:00, ... und Mittelspiel 07:00, Ansatz 06:00, Damen-Eleganza 05:00, Ehrenvoller Kampf 03:00, Hoheit weicht (nicht ohne Schwung...) 09:00, ... und Souveränität 03:00, Remis 03:00
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In anticipation of the 35th anniversary next year one of electronic music´s most influential recordings, the legendary E2-E4, from 12.12.1981 does get an official rerelease by Manuel Göttsching on his own Label MG.ART.
Carefully overseen by the Master himself
Total Time: 59:34
Tracks:
Ruhige Nervosität 13:00, Gemäßigter Aufbruch 10:00, ... und Mittelspiel 07:00, Ansatz 06:00, Damen-Eleganza 05:00, Ehrenvoller Kampf 03:00, Hoheit weicht (nicht ohne Schwung...) 09:00, ... und Souveränität 03:00, Remis 03:00
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CD + DVD version, plus 16 pages Booklet, NTSC
Beautifully made Japanese CD (made on "SHM" material) and DVD , Limited One Time Edition of 3000.
Recorded live in August 2006 at the Metamorphose Open-Air Festival, Japan
Composed, performed and mixed by Manuel Göttsching, Last Available Copies are now released as MG ART Edition.
Since its initial release in 1981, Manuel Göttsching's masterwork 'E2-E4' has become a milestone in electronic music and the 2006 concert marks it´s first ever live performance that you can retrieve here on CD and DVD.
Total Time: #1: 62:38 (CD), #2: 69:32 (DVD)
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Beautifully made Japanese CD (made on "SHM" material) and DVD , Limited One Time Edition of 3000.
Recorded live in August 2006 at the Metamorphose Open-Air Festival, Japan
Composed, performed and mixed by Manuel Göttsching, Last Available Copies are now released as MG ART Edition.
Since its initial release in 1981, Manuel Göttsching's masterwork 'E2-E4' has become a milestone in electronic music and the 2006 concert marks it´s first ever live performance that you can retrieve here on CD and DVD.
Total Time: #1: 62:38 (CD), #2: 69:32 (DVD)
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MANUEL GÖTTSCHING - Deep(er) Distance (Joaquin's Dream version)
2
MANUEL GÖTTSCHING - Ain't No Time For Tears (Sacred Rhythm version)
3
MANUEL GÖTTSCHING - Shuttlecock
LP Vinyl
Special Remarks:
Many of you will remember Manuel Göttsching by his Masterpiece "E2-E4? and know the fact it got sampled by far more than once. Think "Sueno Latino" to start with… and the plethora of further re-recordings by Derrick May, Joe Claussell, and a bootleg by Carl Craig that prove how "Now" and Iconic Manuel´s Work is. The 2006 edition "Joaquin Joe Claussell meets Manuel Göttsching" is the first attempt to bring these once illegal mixes finally to a broader and wider audience. It comes with 2 very rare and first time officially released tribute mixes of 1970´s Göttsching Classics, carefully remodeled by Joe Claussell (21.12 minute "Deeper Distance" plus 10.17 Minute "Ain´t No Time For Tears"). The last words, however, are left to MG himself, with "Shuttlecock", a final eighteen minute excursion, which has Manuel improvise over a soft carpet of delayed bell sounds, before the guitar fades away and the track deepens and thickens, like a dark river sweeping along ever more motives and harmonies. A perfectly balanced collaboration released on both CD and LP.
Consisting of 3 concert recordings which were originally released on the 6th CD Album Private Tapes : Tracks 1 und 3 were recorded at Bataclan in Paris, 12/1976, Track 2 in Berlin 8/1979
Tracklist
LP:1. Deep(er) Distance (Joaquin's Dream Version) 21:12, 2. Ain't No Time for Tears (Sacred Rhythm Version) 10:17, 3. Shuttlecock LP Edit 10:24
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Special Remarks:
Many of you will remember Manuel Göttsching by his Masterpiece "E2-E4? and know the fact it got sampled by far more than once. Think "Sueno Latino" to start with… and the plethora of further re-recordings by Derrick May, Joe Claussell, and a bootleg by Carl Craig that prove how "Now" and Iconic Manuel´s Work is. The 2006 edition "Joaquin Joe Claussell meets Manuel Göttsching" is the first attempt to bring these once illegal mixes finally to a broader and wider audience. It comes with 2 very rare and first time officially released tribute mixes of 1970´s Göttsching Classics, carefully remodeled by Joe Claussell (21.12 minute "Deeper Distance" plus 10.17 Minute "Ain´t No Time For Tears"). The last words, however, are left to MG himself, with "Shuttlecock", a final eighteen minute excursion, which has Manuel improvise over a soft carpet of delayed bell sounds, before the guitar fades away and the track deepens and thickens, like a dark river sweeping along ever more motives and harmonies. A perfectly balanced collaboration released on both CD and LP.
Consisting of 3 concert recordings which were originally released on the 6th CD Album Private Tapes : Tracks 1 und 3 were recorded at Bataclan in Paris, 12/1976, Track 2 in Berlin 8/1979
Tracklist
LP:1. Deep(er) Distance (Joaquin's Dream Version) 21:12, 2. Ain't No Time for Tears (Sacred Rhythm Version) 10:17, 3. Shuttlecock LP Edit 10:24
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More records from MG.ART
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Ash Ra Tempel - 1. Laughter Loving
2
Ash Ra Tempel - 2. Day-Dream
3
Ash Ra Tempel - 3. Schizo
4
Ash Ra Tempel - 4. Cosmic Tango
5
Ash Ra Tempel - 5. Interplay of Forces
6
Ash Ra Tempel - 6. The Fairy Dance
7
Ash Ra Tempel - 7. Bring Me Up
- LP , STICKER, 50TH Anniversary Edition
2024 Recut, Authorised by Manuel Göttsching
180G Black Vinyl
Original 1973 Vinyl Sleeve Reproduction
Overview:
We are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated re-issue of Ash Ra Tempel's legendary 5th Studio Album "Starring Rosi" in our "50th Anniversary Edition". Originally released in 1973, this seminal work remains a cornerstone of the Krautrock and "Kosmische" movement, blending psychedelic rock, ambient soundscapes, and early electronics into a transcendent auditory experience.
The Album has been recorded by Manuel Göttsching in it´s entity, with additional help to come from Producer Dieter Diercks playing bass, percussion, Drummer Harald Grosskopf and of course Rosemarie "Rosi" Müller.
"Starring Rosi" is an essential piece of their continuation of blending cosmic psychedelia, ambient textures, and avant-garde electronic experimentation. Originally released in 1973, this album marked a significant departure for the band, featuring Rosi Müller, who added a lyrical and vocal dimension to the band's typically instrumental soundscapes & Manuel Göttsching background singing.
To many technically Ash Ra Tempel last, yet most accessible, release, although there was the soundtrack to Philippe Garrel´s movie "Le Berceau de Cristal" and there might be some further previously unreleased, music to come out later.
Album Background:
*Starring Rosi* stands out in Ash Ra Tempel's discography for its lighter, more accessible sound, balancing the band's signature cosmic explorations with melodic structures and poetic lyrics.
It marks an unique chapter in Ash Ra Tempel's discography, featuring the ethereal vocals of Rosi Müller alongside Manuel Göttsching's visionary guitar work. The album is a sonic journey that takes listeners through seven distinct tracks, each showcasing Manuel Göttschings pioneering approach to music.
From the dreamy opening track "Laughter Loving" to the meditative "Day-Dream" and the atmospheric "Interplay of Forces," songs that illustrate the band's evolution from their earlier, more intense and improvisational albums, showcasing a more reflective and introspective side .
"The Fairy Dance" is delving into the mystical and meditative, transporting listeners to a dreamlike state.
While "Schizo" sounds like a continuation of the best moments of the previous Ash Ra Tempel records, is the last track "Bring Me Up" an Up-tempo Song that features Manuel as well on vocals.
"Starring Rosi" captivates with its blend of cosmic improvisation and melodic beauty.
Reissue Details:
This reissue of *Starring Rosi* has been introduced and overseen by Manuel Göttsching still, and finalised by his Family exactly to his standards, in which the meticulous approach to his work lives on.
An updated 2024 recut carefully commissioned by Schnittselle in Berlin (who also signs responsible for the previous ART Reissues, likewise, the 2016 E2 E4 Anniversary Edition ensure the warm depth sound while bringing out the rich textures and nuances, all of the original recordings. The reissue is available on 180-gram Black vinyl and a Limited Edition in transparent Pearl Sunrise Vinyl.
Both vinyl editions comes with a replica of the original Vinyl Artwork including it´s original Backside.
The Limited Edition also includes a Poster of the alternate Backside, used later on the CD Editions showing Rosi and Manuel improvising during studio sessions. Also included are prints of previously unreleased Original "The Fairy Dance" Music and "Schizo" Composition Sheets handwritten by Manuel
Tracklisting:
1. Laughter Loving
2. Day-Dream
3. Schizo
4. Cosmic Tango
5. Interplay of Forces
6. The Fairy Dance
7. Bring Me Up
Rediscover the magic of Ash Ra Tempel with this definitive reissue of *Starring Rosi*-a timeless journey through sound that continues to inspire and captivate listeners over five decades later.
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2024 Recut, Authorised by Manuel Göttsching
180G Black Vinyl
Original 1973 Vinyl Sleeve Reproduction
Overview:
We are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated re-issue of Ash Ra Tempel's legendary 5th Studio Album "Starring Rosi" in our "50th Anniversary Edition". Originally released in 1973, this seminal work remains a cornerstone of the Krautrock and "Kosmische" movement, blending psychedelic rock, ambient soundscapes, and early electronics into a transcendent auditory experience.
The Album has been recorded by Manuel Göttsching in it´s entity, with additional help to come from Producer Dieter Diercks playing bass, percussion, Drummer Harald Grosskopf and of course Rosemarie "Rosi" Müller.
"Starring Rosi" is an essential piece of their continuation of blending cosmic psychedelia, ambient textures, and avant-garde electronic experimentation. Originally released in 1973, this album marked a significant departure for the band, featuring Rosi Müller, who added a lyrical and vocal dimension to the band's typically instrumental soundscapes & Manuel Göttsching background singing.
To many technically Ash Ra Tempel last, yet most accessible, release, although there was the soundtrack to Philippe Garrel´s movie "Le Berceau de Cristal" and there might be some further previously unreleased, music to come out later.
Album Background:
*Starring Rosi* stands out in Ash Ra Tempel's discography for its lighter, more accessible sound, balancing the band's signature cosmic explorations with melodic structures and poetic lyrics.
It marks an unique chapter in Ash Ra Tempel's discography, featuring the ethereal vocals of Rosi Müller alongside Manuel Göttsching's visionary guitar work. The album is a sonic journey that takes listeners through seven distinct tracks, each showcasing Manuel Göttschings pioneering approach to music.
From the dreamy opening track "Laughter Loving" to the meditative "Day-Dream" and the atmospheric "Interplay of Forces," songs that illustrate the band's evolution from their earlier, more intense and improvisational albums, showcasing a more reflective and introspective side .
"The Fairy Dance" is delving into the mystical and meditative, transporting listeners to a dreamlike state.
While "Schizo" sounds like a continuation of the best moments of the previous Ash Ra Tempel records, is the last track "Bring Me Up" an Up-tempo Song that features Manuel as well on vocals.
"Starring Rosi" captivates with its blend of cosmic improvisation and melodic beauty.
Reissue Details:
This reissue of *Starring Rosi* has been introduced and overseen by Manuel Göttsching still, and finalised by his Family exactly to his standards, in which the meticulous approach to his work lives on.
An updated 2024 recut carefully commissioned by Schnittselle in Berlin (who also signs responsible for the previous ART Reissues, likewise, the 2016 E2 E4 Anniversary Edition ensure the warm depth sound while bringing out the rich textures and nuances, all of the original recordings. The reissue is available on 180-gram Black vinyl and a Limited Edition in transparent Pearl Sunrise Vinyl.
Both vinyl editions comes with a replica of the original Vinyl Artwork including it´s original Backside.
The Limited Edition also includes a Poster of the alternate Backside, used later on the CD Editions showing Rosi and Manuel improvising during studio sessions. Also included are prints of previously unreleased Original "The Fairy Dance" Music and "Schizo" Composition Sheets handwritten by Manuel
Tracklisting:
1. Laughter Loving
2. Day-Dream
3. Schizo
4. Cosmic Tango
5. Interplay of Forces
6. The Fairy Dance
7. Bring Me Up
Rediscover the magic of Ash Ra Tempel with this definitive reissue of *Starring Rosi*-a timeless journey through sound that continues to inspire and captivate listeners over five decades later.
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1
Ash Ra Tempel - 1. Laughter Loving
2
Ash Ra Tempel - 2. Day-Dream
3
Ash Ra Tempel - 3. Schizo
4
Ash Ra Tempel - 4. Cosmic Tango
5
Ash Ra Tempel - 5. Interplay of Forces
6
Ash Ra Tempel - 6. The Fairy Dance
7
Ash Ra Tempel - 7. Bring Me Up
- LP - LIMITED COLLECTORS EDITION - -2024 Recut, Authorised by Manuel Göttsching
- 50TH Anniversary Limited Collectors Edition
-180G "Pearl / Sunrise" Colour Vinyl
-Original 1973 Vinyl Sleeve Reproduction
-Iconic Studio Photography as 4 Fold Poster feat. Manuel Göttsching and Rosi Müller during Recording Sessions
-Original "The Fairy Dance" Music and "Schizo" Composition Sheets handwritten by Manuel
Overview:
We are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated re-issue of Ash Ra Tempel's legendary 5th Studio Album "Starring Rosi" in our "50th Anniversary Edition". Originally released in 1973, this seminal work remains a cornerstone of the Krautrock and "Kosmische" movement, blending psychedelic rock, ambient soundscapes, and early electronics into a transcendent auditory experience.
The Album has been recorded by Manuel Göttsching in it´s entity, with additional help to come from Producer Dieter Diercks playing bass, percussion, Drummer Harald Grosskopf and of course Rosemarie "Rosi" Müller.
"Starring Rosi" is an essential piece of their continuation of blending cosmic psychedelia, ambient textures, and avant-garde electronic experimentation. Originally released in 1973, this album marked a significant departure for the band, featuring Rosi Müller, who added a lyrical and vocal dimension to the band's typically instrumental soundscapes & Manuel Göttsching background singing.
To many technically Ash Ra Tempel last, yet most accessible, release, although there was the soundtrack to Philippe Garrel´s movie "Le Berceau de Cristal" and there might be some further previously unreleased, music to come out later.
Album Background:
*Starring Rosi* stands out in Ash Ra Tempel's discography for its lighter, more accessible sound, balancing the band's signature cosmic explorations with melodic structures and poetic lyrics.
It marks an unique chapter in Ash Ra Tempel's discography, featuring the ethereal vocals of Rosi Müller alongside Manuel Göttsching's visionary guitar work. The album is a sonic journey that takes listeners through seven distinct tracks, each showcasing Manuel Göttschings pioneering approach to music.
From the dreamy opening track "Laughter Loving" to the meditative "Day-Dream" and the atmospheric "Interplay of Forces," songs that illustrate the band's evolution from their earlier, more intense and improvisational albums, showcasing a more reflective and introspective side .
"The Fairy Dance" is delving into the mystical and meditative, transporting listeners to a dreamlike state.
While "Schizo" sounds like a continuation of the best moments of the previous Ash Ra Tempel records, is the last track "Bring Me Up" an Up-tempo Song that features Manuel as well on vocals.
"Starring Rosi" captivates with its blend of cosmic improvisation and melodic beauty.
Reissue Details:
This reissue of *Starring Rosi* has been introduced and overseen by Manuel Göttsching still, and finalised by his Family exactly to his standards, in which the meticulous approach to his work lives on.
An updated 2024 recut carefully commissioned by Schnittselle in Berlin (who also signs responsible for the previous ART Reissues, likewise, the 2016 E2 E4 Anniversary Edition ensure the warm depth sound while bringing out the rich textures and nuances, all of the original recordings. The reissue is available on 180-gram Black vinyl and a Limited Edition in transparent Pearl Sunrise Vinyl.
Both vinyl editions comes with a replica of the original Vinyl Artwork including it´s original Backside.
The Limited Edition also includes a Poster of the alternate Backside, used later on the CD Editions showing Rosi and Manuel improvising during studio sessions. Also included are prints of previously unreleased Original "The Fairy Dance" Music and "Schizo" Composition Sheets handwritten by Manuel
Tracklisting:
1. Laughter Loving
2. Day-Dream
3. Schizo
4. Cosmic Tango
5. Interplay of Forces
6. The Fairy Dance
7. Bring Me Up
Rediscover the magic of Ash Ra Tempel with this definitive reissue of *Starring Rosi*-a timeless journey through sound that continues to inspire and captivate listeners over five decades later.
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- 50TH Anniversary Limited Collectors Edition
-180G "Pearl / Sunrise" Colour Vinyl
-Original 1973 Vinyl Sleeve Reproduction
-Iconic Studio Photography as 4 Fold Poster feat. Manuel Göttsching and Rosi Müller during Recording Sessions
-Original "The Fairy Dance" Music and "Schizo" Composition Sheets handwritten by Manuel
Overview:
We are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated re-issue of Ash Ra Tempel's legendary 5th Studio Album "Starring Rosi" in our "50th Anniversary Edition". Originally released in 1973, this seminal work remains a cornerstone of the Krautrock and "Kosmische" movement, blending psychedelic rock, ambient soundscapes, and early electronics into a transcendent auditory experience.
The Album has been recorded by Manuel Göttsching in it´s entity, with additional help to come from Producer Dieter Diercks playing bass, percussion, Drummer Harald Grosskopf and of course Rosemarie "Rosi" Müller.
"Starring Rosi" is an essential piece of their continuation of blending cosmic psychedelia, ambient textures, and avant-garde electronic experimentation. Originally released in 1973, this album marked a significant departure for the band, featuring Rosi Müller, who added a lyrical and vocal dimension to the band's typically instrumental soundscapes & Manuel Göttsching background singing.
To many technically Ash Ra Tempel last, yet most accessible, release, although there was the soundtrack to Philippe Garrel´s movie "Le Berceau de Cristal" and there might be some further previously unreleased, music to come out later.
Album Background:
*Starring Rosi* stands out in Ash Ra Tempel's discography for its lighter, more accessible sound, balancing the band's signature cosmic explorations with melodic structures and poetic lyrics.
It marks an unique chapter in Ash Ra Tempel's discography, featuring the ethereal vocals of Rosi Müller alongside Manuel Göttsching's visionary guitar work. The album is a sonic journey that takes listeners through seven distinct tracks, each showcasing Manuel Göttschings pioneering approach to music.
From the dreamy opening track "Laughter Loving" to the meditative "Day-Dream" and the atmospheric "Interplay of Forces," songs that illustrate the band's evolution from their earlier, more intense and improvisational albums, showcasing a more reflective and introspective side .
"The Fairy Dance" is delving into the mystical and meditative, transporting listeners to a dreamlike state.
While "Schizo" sounds like a continuation of the best moments of the previous Ash Ra Tempel records, is the last track "Bring Me Up" an Up-tempo Song that features Manuel as well on vocals.
"Starring Rosi" captivates with its blend of cosmic improvisation and melodic beauty.
Reissue Details:
This reissue of *Starring Rosi* has been introduced and overseen by Manuel Göttsching still, and finalised by his Family exactly to his standards, in which the meticulous approach to his work lives on.
An updated 2024 recut carefully commissioned by Schnittselle in Berlin (who also signs responsible for the previous ART Reissues, likewise, the 2016 E2 E4 Anniversary Edition ensure the warm depth sound while bringing out the rich textures and nuances, all of the original recordings. The reissue is available on 180-gram Black vinyl and a Limited Edition in transparent Pearl Sunrise Vinyl.
Both vinyl editions comes with a replica of the original Vinyl Artwork including it´s original Backside.
The Limited Edition also includes a Poster of the alternate Backside, used later on the CD Editions showing Rosi and Manuel improvising during studio sessions. Also included are prints of previously unreleased Original "The Fairy Dance" Music and "Schizo" Composition Sheets handwritten by Manuel
Tracklisting:
1. Laughter Loving
2. Day-Dream
3. Schizo
4. Cosmic Tango
5. Interplay of Forces
6. The Fairy Dance
7. Bring Me Up
Rediscover the magic of Ash Ra Tempel with this definitive reissue of *Starring Rosi*-a timeless journey through sound that continues to inspire and captivate listeners over five decades later.
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CD
Music for the silent movie "Schloss Vogelöd" (The haunted castle) by Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau, produced in 1921. Recorded live on 31st Oct and 1st Nov 2003 at the Staatstheater Braunschweig, Kleines Haus, Germany.
Genres: Modern Classic, Electronica
Tracklist:
1 Ouvertüre 2:01
2 The Party 9:53
3 Auf Zur Jagd 5:21
4 Der Abend 4:28
5 Die Beichte 3:04
6 Double Or Quits 2:10
7 High Noon 8:47
8 Accused 3:04
9 Saint And Sinner 9:48
10 Demaskierung 3:39
11 Leitmotiv 2:17
12 Zirkus 0:37
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Music for the silent movie "Schloss Vogelöd" (The haunted castle) by Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau, produced in 1921. Recorded live on 31st Oct and 1st Nov 2003 at the Staatstheater Braunschweig, Kleines Haus, Germany.
Genres: Modern Classic, Electronica
Tracklist:
1 Ouvertüre 2:01
2 The Party 9:53
3 Auf Zur Jagd 5:21
4 Der Abend 4:28
5 Die Beichte 3:04
6 Double Or Quits 2:10
7 High Noon 8:47
8 Accused 3:04
9 Saint And Sinner 9:48
10 Demaskierung 3:39
11 Leitmotiv 2:17
12 Zirkus 0:37
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1
Ash Ra Tempel - Light: Look At Your Sun 6:20
2
Ash Ra Tempel - Darkness: Flowers Must Die
3
Ash Ra Tempel - Schwingungen
CD - Remastered by Manuel Göttsching
GENRE/S: Krautrock, Kosmische, Early Progressive-/Psychedelic-Rock, Early Ambient
TRACKLIST:
Light And Darkness
1. Light: Look At Your Sun 6:20
2..Darkness: Flowers Must Die 12:20
3. Schwingungen 19:00
We proudly announce the CD REmaster Editionof the 1972 Original release , one of the most important German
Krautrock albums - Remastered by Manuel Göttsching himself.
As for the info we refer to Julian Cope´s review in his “Krautrocksampler” Book,
Publisher : Head Heritage (1 Oct. 1995) :
“Beware of Schwingungen!” That should be the large sticker on the front of all copies of this record. For it is dangerous to be casually
introduced to something that is life-changing, as I found out to my cost when first listening to this record.
It all starts fairly simply and without any cause for alarm - “Look at Your Sun” begins with a Doorsy lone groover guitar begins a pedestrian
blues, beautiful. Then the most crushed voice, a cross between Johnny Rotten and Tiny Tim, preaches its way into the proceeds. God, it
is beautiful - John L. repeats over and over, “We are all one, we are all one”, until a howling fuzztone solo guitar blows the whole onechord “Signed D.C.” ringing-cymbals torture to an end. And then the most far out track of all begins. This is called “Flower Must Die” and
it is a free-rock giant that transcends everything else in its field (there are no contenders.) As I've written before, PIL sounds like this. John
L. was John Lydon in a previous incarnation. After a slow weird build, a frantic streamlined one-chord mantra kicks in and it’s like the
Stooges’ Funhouse period but in a Righteous Vision Zone that fucks them right off. Phasing tears at the whole tracks as this Holy Racket
crosses into Hyper-space and everything gets all hyphenated just-for-the-sake-of-it. “Flowers Must Die”, man, it’s fucked up. Over on Side
2, the title-track (“Vibrations”) begins poetically enough with Wolfgang Muller’s epic and hugely reverbed vibraphone. Organ fades in and
FX guitars, and time passes by. Finally, tom-toms roll and the developing pace is built upon until that great eternal chord sequence finally
materialises — this is the one that Göttsching and Enke believed was the sound of heaven.
They may have been right. And Schwingungen was a gift from the Gods.“
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GENRE/S: Krautrock, Kosmische, Early Progressive-/Psychedelic-Rock, Early Ambient
TRACKLIST:
Light And Darkness
1. Light: Look At Your Sun 6:20
2..Darkness: Flowers Must Die 12:20
3. Schwingungen 19:00
We proudly announce the CD REmaster Editionof the 1972 Original release , one of the most important German
Krautrock albums - Remastered by Manuel Göttsching himself.
As for the info we refer to Julian Cope´s review in his “Krautrocksampler” Book,
Publisher : Head Heritage (1 Oct. 1995) :
“Beware of Schwingungen!” That should be the large sticker on the front of all copies of this record. For it is dangerous to be casually
introduced to something that is life-changing, as I found out to my cost when first listening to this record.
It all starts fairly simply and without any cause for alarm - “Look at Your Sun” begins with a Doorsy lone groover guitar begins a pedestrian
blues, beautiful. Then the most crushed voice, a cross between Johnny Rotten and Tiny Tim, preaches its way into the proceeds. God, it
is beautiful - John L. repeats over and over, “We are all one, we are all one”, until a howling fuzztone solo guitar blows the whole onechord “Signed D.C.” ringing-cymbals torture to an end. And then the most far out track of all begins. This is called “Flower Must Die” and
it is a free-rock giant that transcends everything else in its field (there are no contenders.) As I've written before, PIL sounds like this. John
L. was John Lydon in a previous incarnation. After a slow weird build, a frantic streamlined one-chord mantra kicks in and it’s like the
Stooges’ Funhouse period but in a Righteous Vision Zone that fucks them right off. Phasing tears at the whole tracks as this Holy Racket
crosses into Hyper-space and everything gets all hyphenated just-for-the-sake-of-it. “Flowers Must Die”, man, it’s fucked up. Over on Side
2, the title-track (“Vibrations”) begins poetically enough with Wolfgang Muller’s epic and hugely reverbed vibraphone. Organ fades in and
FX guitars, and time passes by. Finally, tom-toms roll and the developing pace is built upon until that great eternal chord sequence finally
materialises — this is the one that Göttsching and Enke believed was the sound of heaven.
They may have been right. And Schwingungen was a gift from the Gods.“
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1
Ash Ra Tempel - Power Drive
2
Ash Ra Tempel - Timeship
3
Ash Ra Tempel - SHeeee
CD - Remastered by Manuel Göttsching
GENRE/S: Krautrock, Kosmische, Early Progressive-/Psychedelic-Rock, Early Ambient
TRACKLIST
Space (16:03)
1.1 Downtown
1.2 Power Drive
1.3 Right Hand Lover
1.4.Velvet Genes
Time (21:15)
2.1 Timeship
2.2 Neuron
2.3 SHe
SHORT INFO
“Seven Up” is the third studio album by Ash Ra Tempel and their only album recorded in collaboration with
American Ph.D. in psychology, Dr. Timothy Leary. The Coverart for “Seven Up” was designed by famous
Swiss Artist Walter Wegmüller. Recorded in August 1972 at Sinus Studio in Berne, Switzerland, remixed
September 1972 at Dierks Studios in Stommeln, Germany. First release in spring 1973 by OHR Musik - the
first release on the new sub-label "Kosmische Kuriere", Kat-Nr. KK 58001.
We release “Seven Up” in a Re-Cut carefully overseen by Manuel Göttsching himself, on September 9th
2022, also being Manuel Göttsching´s 70th Birthday. Our Edition features the full original text for the “7 levels
of consciousness” by Timothy Leary in English, i.e. “Instruction Manual for Pleasure Panel” plus a previously
unreleased glimpse view of the original scripts incl. notes and mark ups as well as partly unreleased photos
from the recording session. ->continued on page 2->continued on page 2
As for the music itself we again refer to Julian Cope´s review and remarks from his book “Krautrocksampler”
(published by Head Heritage, 1st ed. 1995):
“When the Leary Mob met the Kaiser Gang, the sparks flew ever Up-wards...
7up is a stone classic in every way. Yes, it is unlikely to find Timothy Leary singing lead vocal in a cosmic
group, but even weirder that he chose to sing a wild yelping freaked out blues !
Manuel Göttsching and Hartmut Enke had begun their careers in The Steeple Chase Blues Band back in the
mid-'60ies, and they quickly felt their way through what Barritt and Leary were aiming for. They reconciled it
all as a kind of West Coast chordless psychedelia, where blues riffs sparkle out of nowhere and the sheer
weight of synthesizers renders everything with an unreal Pere Ubu/early Roxy Music quality.
The greatness of Ash Ra Tempel burned so brightly on 7Up that there is really nothing else like it. Hartmut
Enke and Manuel Gottsching here returned to their riffy roots. It can hardly be called a retro act, though, as
the context of music is everything. And with Dierks at the controls, even the New Kids on the Block would
have sounded psychedelic.
7Up is like a late night radio show glimpsed through a shattered tuner where all but the most truly dangerous
sounds have been allowed to stay, to drift and to dance around the performers.
The result is an extreme gem, a flash of hysterical white lightning, and a pre-punk Technicolour yawn in the
grandest of traditions.
In typical Ash Ra Tempel style, the record is divided into two pieces, “Space” and "Time”. Within this, though,
Timothy Leary’s ideas are allowed to free-flow and the two sides are therefore divided into mini-songs all
segued together. The highlight of Side 1 is “Power Drive”, a West Coast burn-up that transcends any W.
Coast music I ever did hear. Leary and Barritt present the greatest twin-vocal of all time, coming on like
Jagger and Morrison but too caught up in their own maelstrom to be anything less than Heralds of the Punkfuture still five years away.
In chaos it was conceived and in chaos it was recorded. Yet Dieter Dierks, the great Aural Architect of the
Cosmic Couriers, turned 7Up into a personal triumph and a Kosmische dream.”
Ash Ra Tempel – “Seven Up”
TIMOTHY LEARY - voice
BRIAN BARRITT - voice
MICKY DUWE - voice & flute
LIZ ELLIOTT - voice
BETTINA HOHLS - voice
PORTIA NKOMO - voice
HARTMUT "HAWK" ENKE - bass, guitar & electronics
MANUEL GÖTTSCHING - guitar & electronics
STEVE A. - organ & electronics
DIETMAR BURMEISTER - drums
TOMMY ENGEL - drums
DIETER DIERKS - synthesizer & Radio Downtown
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GENRE/S: Krautrock, Kosmische, Early Progressive-/Psychedelic-Rock, Early Ambient
TRACKLIST
Space (16:03)
1.1 Downtown
1.2 Power Drive
1.3 Right Hand Lover
1.4.Velvet Genes
Time (21:15)
2.1 Timeship
2.2 Neuron
2.3 SHe
SHORT INFO
“Seven Up” is the third studio album by Ash Ra Tempel and their only album recorded in collaboration with
American Ph.D. in psychology, Dr. Timothy Leary. The Coverart for “Seven Up” was designed by famous
Swiss Artist Walter Wegmüller. Recorded in August 1972 at Sinus Studio in Berne, Switzerland, remixed
September 1972 at Dierks Studios in Stommeln, Germany. First release in spring 1973 by OHR Musik - the
first release on the new sub-label "Kosmische Kuriere", Kat-Nr. KK 58001.
We release “Seven Up” in a Re-Cut carefully overseen by Manuel Göttsching himself, on September 9th
2022, also being Manuel Göttsching´s 70th Birthday. Our Edition features the full original text for the “7 levels
of consciousness” by Timothy Leary in English, i.e. “Instruction Manual for Pleasure Panel” plus a previously
unreleased glimpse view of the original scripts incl. notes and mark ups as well as partly unreleased photos
from the recording session. ->continued on page 2->continued on page 2
As for the music itself we again refer to Julian Cope´s review and remarks from his book “Krautrocksampler”
(published by Head Heritage, 1st ed. 1995):
“When the Leary Mob met the Kaiser Gang, the sparks flew ever Up-wards...
7up is a stone classic in every way. Yes, it is unlikely to find Timothy Leary singing lead vocal in a cosmic
group, but even weirder that he chose to sing a wild yelping freaked out blues !
Manuel Göttsching and Hartmut Enke had begun their careers in The Steeple Chase Blues Band back in the
mid-'60ies, and they quickly felt their way through what Barritt and Leary were aiming for. They reconciled it
all as a kind of West Coast chordless psychedelia, where blues riffs sparkle out of nowhere and the sheer
weight of synthesizers renders everything with an unreal Pere Ubu/early Roxy Music quality.
The greatness of Ash Ra Tempel burned so brightly on 7Up that there is really nothing else like it. Hartmut
Enke and Manuel Gottsching here returned to their riffy roots. It can hardly be called a retro act, though, as
the context of music is everything. And with Dierks at the controls, even the New Kids on the Block would
have sounded psychedelic.
7Up is like a late night radio show glimpsed through a shattered tuner where all but the most truly dangerous
sounds have been allowed to stay, to drift and to dance around the performers.
The result is an extreme gem, a flash of hysterical white lightning, and a pre-punk Technicolour yawn in the
grandest of traditions.
In typical Ash Ra Tempel style, the record is divided into two pieces, “Space” and "Time”. Within this, though,
Timothy Leary’s ideas are allowed to free-flow and the two sides are therefore divided into mini-songs all
segued together. The highlight of Side 1 is “Power Drive”, a West Coast burn-up that transcends any W.
Coast music I ever did hear. Leary and Barritt present the greatest twin-vocal of all time, coming on like
Jagger and Morrison but too caught up in their own maelstrom to be anything less than Heralds of the Punkfuture still five years away.
In chaos it was conceived and in chaos it was recorded. Yet Dieter Dierks, the great Aural Architect of the
Cosmic Couriers, turned 7Up into a personal triumph and a Kosmische dream.”
Ash Ra Tempel – “Seven Up”
TIMOTHY LEARY - voice
BRIAN BARRITT - voice
MICKY DUWE - voice & flute
LIZ ELLIOTT - voice
BETTINA HOHLS - voice
PORTIA NKOMO - voice
HARTMUT "HAWK" ENKE - bass, guitar & electronics
MANUEL GÖTTSCHING - guitar & electronics
STEVE A. - organ & electronics
DIETMAR BURMEISTER - drums
TOMMY ENGEL - drums
DIETER DIERKS - synthesizer & Radio Downtown
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Ash Ra Tempel - 1. Freak ’n’ Roll (19:14)
2
Ash Ra Tempel - 2. Jenseits (24:14)
CD - Remastered by Manuel Göttsching
GENRE/S: Krautrock, Kosmische, Early Progressive-/Psychedelic-Rock, Early Ambient.
TRACKLIST:
1. Freak ’n’ Roll (19:14)
2. Jenseits (24:14)
All tracks composed by Manuel Göttsching, Hartmut Enke and Klaus Schulze.
SHORT INFO:
“JOIN INN” is the fourth album by Ash Ra Tempel. It was recorded at Studio Dierks and originally released on LP by Ohr
Musik-Produktion, catalogue number OMM 556032. Each side of the LP comprises one long track.
In 1972 ASH RA TEMPEL teamed up again with Klaus Schulze during the recording of Walter Wegmüller's Tarot album,
and after one of the recording sessions, ASH RA TEMPEL members: Enke, Göttsching and Rosi, together with Klaus
decided to "play it again" in a late night session. This recording led to the birth of the “JOIN INN” album, as well as two
legendary last concerts in February 1973 in Paris and Cologne.
Manuel Göttsching recalls Hartmut Enke on bass and Klaus Schulze on drums being a dream-team rhythm section for
him to play his guitar, especially here to hear on “Freak'n' Roll”, that was ingenious and not to replace ever since.
It was the last recording ever where Klaus Schulze (who sadly passed away this Year) played the Drums and also
Hartmut (the Hawk) Enke soon after quit the Bass and music forever.
Join Inn marks the end of the collaboration with Klaus Schulze.
However, together with Ash Ra Tempel, their eponymous first album, which will be released in 2023 as the final edition of
our Series, it is considered a highlight of the Krautrock movement.
As for the music itself we again refer to Julian Cope´s review from his book “Krautrocksampler” (published by Head
Heritage, 1st ed. 1995):
""Freak’n’roll” fades in like it never started - just was always there from the beginning of time, a dry wah-guitar freerock
riff-out unlike any of the other Ash Ra Tempel LPs, and not much like any other music. Yes, there are bluesy riff but none
of them have a blues context. Manuel Gottsching’s guitar is so confident that he sometimes drops down to a simple
major chord groove, whilst the Hawk pushes that round woody bass into strange overlapping rumbling melody. And ... it’s
the return of Klaus Schulze on drums which propels “Freak’n’roll” to its height. No-one but Klaus has the ability to
transcend rock’n’roll in such an on-the-beat non-groove-y way and still send sparks of light into the cosmos as he does it.
-> continued on page 2“Freak’n’roll” is so egoless that it even works at a quiet volume as meditational music. Themes rise from the high tempo
pulse beat, then are carried along the muscles of the song into the main area where the riff actually becomes real and
expressionist for just long enough before slipping back into the musical fabric of the song.
As usual with Ash Ra Tempel, the other side is an enormous drift piece called “Jenseits (The Next World)”, a beautiful
Klaus Schultze meditation of haunting synthesizer chords over which Rosi Muller tells the story of the Cosmic Couriers’
meeting with Timothy Leary. Gradually, the pulsing guitar becomes increasingly intense and turbulent, but Rosi never
sounds less than freaked out. Essentially, “Jenseits” is a precursor to Klaus Schulze’s later spacey minor-key grooves.
Unfortunately, this was the last Ash Ra Tempel album in its particular ‘series.
(…) After “JOIN INN”, Manuel Gottsching took over the Ash Ra Tempel mantle alone.”
Ashra Tempel – Join Inn
HARTMUT ENKE - Gibson bass
MANUEL GÖTTSCHING -guitar
KLAUS SCHULZE-drums, synthesizers & electronics
ROSI MÜLLER-voice
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GENRE/S: Krautrock, Kosmische, Early Progressive-/Psychedelic-Rock, Early Ambient.
TRACKLIST:
1. Freak ’n’ Roll (19:14)
2. Jenseits (24:14)
All tracks composed by Manuel Göttsching, Hartmut Enke and Klaus Schulze.
SHORT INFO:
“JOIN INN” is the fourth album by Ash Ra Tempel. It was recorded at Studio Dierks and originally released on LP by Ohr
Musik-Produktion, catalogue number OMM 556032. Each side of the LP comprises one long track.
In 1972 ASH RA TEMPEL teamed up again with Klaus Schulze during the recording of Walter Wegmüller's Tarot album,
and after one of the recording sessions, ASH RA TEMPEL members: Enke, Göttsching and Rosi, together with Klaus
decided to "play it again" in a late night session. This recording led to the birth of the “JOIN INN” album, as well as two
legendary last concerts in February 1973 in Paris and Cologne.
Manuel Göttsching recalls Hartmut Enke on bass and Klaus Schulze on drums being a dream-team rhythm section for
him to play his guitar, especially here to hear on “Freak'n' Roll”, that was ingenious and not to replace ever since.
It was the last recording ever where Klaus Schulze (who sadly passed away this Year) played the Drums and also
Hartmut (the Hawk) Enke soon after quit the Bass and music forever.
Join Inn marks the end of the collaboration with Klaus Schulze.
However, together with Ash Ra Tempel, their eponymous first album, which will be released in 2023 as the final edition of
our Series, it is considered a highlight of the Krautrock movement.
As for the music itself we again refer to Julian Cope´s review from his book “Krautrocksampler” (published by Head
Heritage, 1st ed. 1995):
""Freak’n’roll” fades in like it never started - just was always there from the beginning of time, a dry wah-guitar freerock
riff-out unlike any of the other Ash Ra Tempel LPs, and not much like any other music. Yes, there are bluesy riff but none
of them have a blues context. Manuel Gottsching’s guitar is so confident that he sometimes drops down to a simple
major chord groove, whilst the Hawk pushes that round woody bass into strange overlapping rumbling melody. And ... it’s
the return of Klaus Schulze on drums which propels “Freak’n’roll” to its height. No-one but Klaus has the ability to
transcend rock’n’roll in such an on-the-beat non-groove-y way and still send sparks of light into the cosmos as he does it.
-> continued on page 2“Freak’n’roll” is so egoless that it even works at a quiet volume as meditational music. Themes rise from the high tempo
pulse beat, then are carried along the muscles of the song into the main area where the riff actually becomes real and
expressionist for just long enough before slipping back into the musical fabric of the song.
As usual with Ash Ra Tempel, the other side is an enormous drift piece called “Jenseits (The Next World)”, a beautiful
Klaus Schultze meditation of haunting synthesizer chords over which Rosi Muller tells the story of the Cosmic Couriers’
meeting with Timothy Leary. Gradually, the pulsing guitar becomes increasingly intense and turbulent, but Rosi never
sounds less than freaked out. Essentially, “Jenseits” is a precursor to Klaus Schulze’s later spacey minor-key grooves.
Unfortunately, this was the last Ash Ra Tempel album in its particular ‘series.
(…) After “JOIN INN”, Manuel Gottsching took over the Ash Ra Tempel mantle alone.”
Ashra Tempel – Join Inn
HARTMUT ENKE - Gibson bass
MANUEL GÖTTSCHING -guitar
KLAUS SCHULZE-drums, synthesizers & electronics
ROSI MÜLLER-voice
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Ash Ra Tempel - Laughter Loving
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Ash Ra Tempel - Daydream
3
Ash Ra Tempel - Schizo
4
Ash Ra Tempel - Cosmic Tango
5
Ash Ra Tempel - Interplay Of Forces
6
Ash Ra Tempel - The Fairy Dance
7
Ash Ra Tempel - Bring Me Up
CD - Remastered by Manuel Göttsching
GENRE/S: Krautrock, Kosmische, Early Progressive-/Psychedelic-Rock, Early Ambient.
Tracklist CD:
1 Laughter Loving
2 Daydream
3 Schizo
4 Cosmic Tango
5 Interplay Of Forces
6 The Fairy Dance
7 Bring Me Up
"Starring Rosi“ is the 5th Album by Ash Ra Tempel. Released 1973 in the same Year as "Join Inn".
The CD Version is remastered by Manuel Göttsching himself.
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GENRE/S: Krautrock, Kosmische, Early Progressive-/Psychedelic-Rock, Early Ambient.
Tracklist CD:
1 Laughter Loving
2 Daydream
3 Schizo
4 Cosmic Tango
5 Interplay Of Forces
6 The Fairy Dance
7 Bring Me Up
"Starring Rosi“ is the 5th Album by Ash Ra Tempel. Released 1973 in the same Year as "Join Inn".
The CD Version is remastered by Manuel Göttsching himself.
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CD Remastered by Manuel Göttsching
GENRE/S: Krautrock, Kosmische, Early Progressive-/Psychedelic-Rock, Early Electronics
TRACKLIST:
1. "Amboss" 19:40
2. "Traummaschine" 25:24
Personell:
Hartmut Enke - Gibson bass,
Manuel Göttsching - Electric guitar, Vocals, electronics,
Klaus Schulze - Drums, percussion, electronics
Engineered by: Conny Plank
Artwork: Bernhard Bendig
Recorded in March 1971, Star Studio Hamburg
INFO:
Ash Ra Tempel is the eponymous debut studio album by the Krautrock band Ash Ra Tempel.
It features guitarist Manuel Göttsching with drummer Klaus Schulze and bassist Hartmut Enke.
Engineered by Conny Plank it was recorded in March 1971 and released in June 1971 on Ohr Records.
Much has been written about the record and band.
Having finished a first musical chapter with their Steeple Chase Bluesband and still at very young age of only 17 and 18 years old Manuel Göttsching and Hartmut Enke met Klaus Schulze. Together they started to write and and compose what, to many,
became one the holy grails of Psychedelic Rock and early Electronic Music -
the German variant which was later also named "Krautrock":
Ash Ra Tempel´s self-titled first album "Ash Ra Tempel".
"The trio of Klaus Schulze, Manuel Göttsching and Hartmut Enke decided to abandon conventional composition and song writing, in favour of free-form improvising and developing a new musical language. As such, they became notorious for jams that could exceed 30 minutes." Says Discogs. "Some of these recordings can be found on Manuel Göttsching´s "The Private Tapes" releases", which will be re-released on MG.ART as well, following this edition.
"Krautrocksampler" author Julian Cope mentioned it to be "… one of the greatest rock 'n' roll LPs ever made." (Julian Cope Presents Head Heritage | Unsung | Reviews | Ash Ra Tempel - Ash Ra Tempel". 15 March 2000.)
AllMusic called the album "both astonishingly prescient and just flat out good, a logical extension of the space-jam-freakout ethos into rarified realms."
Here we would like the Band to be heard, for what can easily be said as the first time in 50+ years, with the exception of some early Journalists for whom the young Manuel Göttsching wrote a statement of intent (the original text can be found inside this edition) as following:
"Our musical concept is based on a combination of blues rock and delicate collages of electronic sound. These two elements should remain inseparable. And in their complex unity, the different musical philosophies of each musician find a common sweet spot. Our music is a permanently impulsive experience left to develop as it will, starting from a common fixed point of departure. This is where the difficulty of the music begins: No standardized formulation of our music can and should be possible. Only the constant reaction within the band can determine the musical result. And this requires constant listening with full concentration on the part of the creators. The idea of a particular musician will be - if flexible enough - absorbed by the others, transposed to their own instrument, and reflected back into the music as an individual contribution. This reciprocity within the band is then transferred over to the audience. And this process means that their reaction is not only a contribution to the end result; it actually makes them jointly responsible for the creation of the final musical product.
…
On our album, the track "Amboss" represents the first layer. Conventional instruments communicate familiar music which is in part expanded through electronic means. In the second track of the album - "Traummaschine" - the actual basic sound approach is dissolved into an electronic Nirvana which no longer allows the concrete identification of actual instruments. Innocent, virgin listening, free from any and every association, can finally begin - and the music can be absorbed and processed free from the limitations of categorization. That is the purpose of our music: To convey freedom without any predetermined criteria or traditions.
Thank you for your attention."
(Taken from the original A-R-T Bio 1970)
Hartmut Enke, Manuel Göttsching and Klaus Schulze aka. Ash Ra Tempel travelled to Hamburg in March 1971 to record their debut, with assistance of another Icon, legendary engineer Conny Plank.
The rest is history.
www.manuelgoettsching.com
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GENRE/S: Krautrock, Kosmische, Early Progressive-/Psychedelic-Rock, Early Electronics
TRACKLIST:
1. "Amboss" 19:40
2. "Traummaschine" 25:24
Personell:
Hartmut Enke - Gibson bass,
Manuel Göttsching - Electric guitar, Vocals, electronics,
Klaus Schulze - Drums, percussion, electronics
Engineered by: Conny Plank
Artwork: Bernhard Bendig
Recorded in March 1971, Star Studio Hamburg
INFO:
Ash Ra Tempel is the eponymous debut studio album by the Krautrock band Ash Ra Tempel.
It features guitarist Manuel Göttsching with drummer Klaus Schulze and bassist Hartmut Enke.
Engineered by Conny Plank it was recorded in March 1971 and released in June 1971 on Ohr Records.
Much has been written about the record and band.
Having finished a first musical chapter with their Steeple Chase Bluesband and still at very young age of only 17 and 18 years old Manuel Göttsching and Hartmut Enke met Klaus Schulze. Together they started to write and and compose what, to many,
became one the holy grails of Psychedelic Rock and early Electronic Music -
the German variant which was later also named "Krautrock":
Ash Ra Tempel´s self-titled first album "Ash Ra Tempel".
"The trio of Klaus Schulze, Manuel Göttsching and Hartmut Enke decided to abandon conventional composition and song writing, in favour of free-form improvising and developing a new musical language. As such, they became notorious for jams that could exceed 30 minutes." Says Discogs. "Some of these recordings can be found on Manuel Göttsching´s "The Private Tapes" releases", which will be re-released on MG.ART as well, following this edition.
"Krautrocksampler" author Julian Cope mentioned it to be "… one of the greatest rock 'n' roll LPs ever made." (Julian Cope Presents Head Heritage | Unsung | Reviews | Ash Ra Tempel - Ash Ra Tempel". 15 March 2000.)
AllMusic called the album "both astonishingly prescient and just flat out good, a logical extension of the space-jam-freakout ethos into rarified realms."
Here we would like the Band to be heard, for what can easily be said as the first time in 50+ years, with the exception of some early Journalists for whom the young Manuel Göttsching wrote a statement of intent (the original text can be found inside this edition) as following:
"Our musical concept is based on a combination of blues rock and delicate collages of electronic sound. These two elements should remain inseparable. And in their complex unity, the different musical philosophies of each musician find a common sweet spot. Our music is a permanently impulsive experience left to develop as it will, starting from a common fixed point of departure. This is where the difficulty of the music begins: No standardized formulation of our music can and should be possible. Only the constant reaction within the band can determine the musical result. And this requires constant listening with full concentration on the part of the creators. The idea of a particular musician will be - if flexible enough - absorbed by the others, transposed to their own instrument, and reflected back into the music as an individual contribution. This reciprocity within the band is then transferred over to the audience. And this process means that their reaction is not only a contribution to the end result; it actually makes them jointly responsible for the creation of the final musical product.
…
On our album, the track "Amboss" represents the first layer. Conventional instruments communicate familiar music which is in part expanded through electronic means. In the second track of the album - "Traummaschine" - the actual basic sound approach is dissolved into an electronic Nirvana which no longer allows the concrete identification of actual instruments. Innocent, virgin listening, free from any and every association, can finally begin - and the music can be absorbed and processed free from the limitations of categorization. That is the purpose of our music: To convey freedom without any predetermined criteria or traditions.
Thank you for your attention."
(Taken from the original A-R-T Bio 1970)
Hartmut Enke, Manuel Göttsching and Klaus Schulze aka. Ash Ra Tempel travelled to Hamburg in March 1971 to record their debut, with assistance of another Icon, legendary engineer Conny Plank.
The rest is history.
www.manuelgoettsching.com
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LP, 180G Black Vinyl, Sticker, 50th Anniversary RE-Edition, f irst-ever official reissue on vinyl since 1975,
Re-Cut carefully overseen by Manuel Göttsching
Quadro Fold Out Sleeve, exactly replicates complex/original OHR die-cut jacket, A2 Poster, 2x (German and English) A4 Inlay with Original Bio Sheet written by Manuel Göttsching (1970)
2. GENRE/S: Krautrock, Kosmische, Early Progressive-/Psychedelic-Rock, Early Electronics
3. TRACKLIST:
A. "Amboss" 19:40
B. "Traummaschine" 25:24
Personell:
Hartmut Enke - Gibson bass,
Manuel Göttsching - Electric guitar, Vocals, electronics,
Klaus Schulze - Drums, percussion, electronics
Engineered by: Conny Plank
Artwork: Bernhard Bendig
Recorded in March 1971, Star Studio Hamburg
4. INFO:
Ash Ra Tempel is the eponymous debut studio album by the Krautrock band Ash Ra Tempel.
It features guitarist Manuel Göttsching with drummer Klaus Schulze and bassist Hartmut Enke.
Engineered by Conny Plank it was recorded in March 1971 and released in June 1971 on Ohr Records.
This 50Th Anniversary Album will be Released in Memoriam of all the Musical Contributors to this Release and on Manuel Göttsching´s MG.ART label.
It´s the fourth and headlining edition in this series and was finalised, carefully overseen by Manuel Göttsching himself in the late Autumn of 2022.
Much has been written about the record and band.
Having finished a first musical chapter with their Steeple Chase Bluesband and still at very young age of only 17 and 18 years old Manuel Göttsching and Hartmut Enke met Klaus Schulze. Together they started to write and and compose what, to many,
became one the holy grails of Psychedelic Rock and early Electronic Music -
the German variant which was later also named "Krautrock":
Ash Ra Tempel´s self-titled first album "Ash Ra Tempel".
"The trio of Klaus Schulze, Manuel Göttsching and Hartmut Enke decided to abandon conventional composition and song writing, in favour of free-form improvising and developing a new musical language. As such, they became notorious for jams that could exceed 30 minutes." Says Discogs. "Some of these recordings can be found on Manuel Göttsching´s "The Private Tapes" releases", which will be re-released on MG.ART as well, following this edition.
"Krautrocksampler" author Julian Cope mentioned it to be "… one of the greatest rock 'n' roll LPs ever made." (Julian Cope Presents Head Heritage | Unsung | Reviews | Ash Ra Tempel - Ash Ra Tempel". 15 March 2000.)
AllMusic called the album "both astonishingly prescient and just flat out good, a logical extension of the space-jam-freakout ethos into rarified realms."
Here we would like the Band to be heard, for what can easily be said as the first time in 50+ years, with the exception of some early Journalists for whom the young Manuel Göttsching wrote a statement of intent (the original text can be found inside this edition) as following:
"Our musical concept is based on a combination of blues rock and delicate collages of electronic sound. These two elements should remain inseparable. And in their complex unity, the different musical philosophies of each musician find a common sweet spot. Our music is a permanently impulsive experience left to develop as it will, starting from a common fixed point of departure. This is where the difficulty of the music begins: No standardized formulation of our music can and should be possible. Only the constant reaction within the band can determine the musical result. And this requires constant listening with full concentration on the part of the creators. The idea of a particular musician will be - if flexible enough - absorbed by the others, transposed to their own instrument, and reflected back into the music as an individual contribution. This reciprocity within the band is then transferred over to the audience. And this process means that their reaction is not only a contribution to the end result; it actually makes them jointly responsible for the creation of the final musical product.
…
On our album, the track "Amboss" represents the first layer. Conventional instruments communicate familiar music which is in part expanded through electronic means. In the second track of the album - "Traummaschine" - the actual basic sound approach is dissolved into an electronic Nirvana which no longer allows the concrete identification of actual instruments. Innocent, virgin listening, free from any and every association, can finally begin - and the music can be absorbed and processed free from the limitations of categorization. That is the purpose of our music: To convey freedom without any predetermined criteria or traditions.
Thank you for your attention."
(Taken from the original A-R-T Bio 1970)
Hartmut Enke, Manuel Göttsching and Klaus Schulze aka. Ash Ra Tempel travelled to Hamburg in March 1971 to record their debut, with assistance of another Icon, legendary engineer Conny Plank.
The rest is history.
www.manuelgoettsching.com
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Re-Cut carefully overseen by Manuel Göttsching
Quadro Fold Out Sleeve, exactly replicates complex/original OHR die-cut jacket, A2 Poster, 2x (German and English) A4 Inlay with Original Bio Sheet written by Manuel Göttsching (1970)
2. GENRE/S: Krautrock, Kosmische, Early Progressive-/Psychedelic-Rock, Early Electronics
3. TRACKLIST:
A. "Amboss" 19:40
B. "Traummaschine" 25:24
Personell:
Hartmut Enke - Gibson bass,
Manuel Göttsching - Electric guitar, Vocals, electronics,
Klaus Schulze - Drums, percussion, electronics
Engineered by: Conny Plank
Artwork: Bernhard Bendig
Recorded in March 1971, Star Studio Hamburg
4. INFO:
Ash Ra Tempel is the eponymous debut studio album by the Krautrock band Ash Ra Tempel.
It features guitarist Manuel Göttsching with drummer Klaus Schulze and bassist Hartmut Enke.
Engineered by Conny Plank it was recorded in March 1971 and released in June 1971 on Ohr Records.
This 50Th Anniversary Album will be Released in Memoriam of all the Musical Contributors to this Release and on Manuel Göttsching´s MG.ART label.
It´s the fourth and headlining edition in this series and was finalised, carefully overseen by Manuel Göttsching himself in the late Autumn of 2022.
Much has been written about the record and band.
Having finished a first musical chapter with their Steeple Chase Bluesband and still at very young age of only 17 and 18 years old Manuel Göttsching and Hartmut Enke met Klaus Schulze. Together they started to write and and compose what, to many,
became one the holy grails of Psychedelic Rock and early Electronic Music -
the German variant which was later also named "Krautrock":
Ash Ra Tempel´s self-titled first album "Ash Ra Tempel".
"The trio of Klaus Schulze, Manuel Göttsching and Hartmut Enke decided to abandon conventional composition and song writing, in favour of free-form improvising and developing a new musical language. As such, they became notorious for jams that could exceed 30 minutes." Says Discogs. "Some of these recordings can be found on Manuel Göttsching´s "The Private Tapes" releases", which will be re-released on MG.ART as well, following this edition.
"Krautrocksampler" author Julian Cope mentioned it to be "… one of the greatest rock 'n' roll LPs ever made." (Julian Cope Presents Head Heritage | Unsung | Reviews | Ash Ra Tempel - Ash Ra Tempel". 15 March 2000.)
AllMusic called the album "both astonishingly prescient and just flat out good, a logical extension of the space-jam-freakout ethos into rarified realms."
Here we would like the Band to be heard, for what can easily be said as the first time in 50+ years, with the exception of some early Journalists for whom the young Manuel Göttsching wrote a statement of intent (the original text can be found inside this edition) as following:
"Our musical concept is based on a combination of blues rock and delicate collages of electronic sound. These two elements should remain inseparable. And in their complex unity, the different musical philosophies of each musician find a common sweet spot. Our music is a permanently impulsive experience left to develop as it will, starting from a common fixed point of departure. This is where the difficulty of the music begins: No standardized formulation of our music can and should be possible. Only the constant reaction within the band can determine the musical result. And this requires constant listening with full concentration on the part of the creators. The idea of a particular musician will be - if flexible enough - absorbed by the others, transposed to their own instrument, and reflected back into the music as an individual contribution. This reciprocity within the band is then transferred over to the audience. And this process means that their reaction is not only a contribution to the end result; it actually makes them jointly responsible for the creation of the final musical product.
…
On our album, the track "Amboss" represents the first layer. Conventional instruments communicate familiar music which is in part expanded through electronic means. In the second track of the album - "Traummaschine" - the actual basic sound approach is dissolved into an electronic Nirvana which no longer allows the concrete identification of actual instruments. Innocent, virgin listening, free from any and every association, can finally begin - and the music can be absorbed and processed free from the limitations of categorization. That is the purpose of our music: To convey freedom without any predetermined criteria or traditions.
Thank you for your attention."
(Taken from the original A-R-T Bio 1970)
Hartmut Enke, Manuel Göttsching and Klaus Schulze aka. Ash Ra Tempel travelled to Hamburg in March 1971 to record their debut, with assistance of another Icon, legendary engineer Conny Plank.
The rest is history.
www.manuelgoettsching.com
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Ash Ra Tempel - Amboss_Excerpt1
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Ash Ra Tempel - Amboss_Excerpt2
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Ash Ra Tempel - Traummachine_Excerpt01
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Ash Ra Tempel - Traummachine_Excerpt02
LP, f irst-ever official reissue on vinyl since 1975, , LIMITED 140G Transparent "Transcendent" Vinyl, 350gsm Quadro Fold Out Sleeve, exactly replicates complex/original OHR die-cut jacket,
A2 Poster, 2x (German and English) A4 Inlay with Original Bio Sheet written by Manuel Göttsching (1970),
Sticker, 50th Anniversary RE-Edition, Re-Cut carefully overseen by Manuel Göttsching,
2. GENRE/S: Krautrock, Kosmische, Early Progressive-/Psychedelic-Rock, Early Electronics
3. TRACKLIST:
A. "Amboss" 19:40
B. "Traummaschine" 25:24
Personell:
Hartmut Enke - Gibson bass,
Manuel Göttsching - Electric guitar, Vocals, electronics,
Klaus Schulze - Drums, percussion, electronics
Engineered by: Conny Plank
Artwork: Bernhard Bendig
Recorded in March 1971, Star Studio Hamburg
4. INFO:
Ash Ra Tempel is the eponymous debut studio album by the Krautrock band Ash Ra Tempel.
It features guitarist Manuel Göttsching with drummer Klaus Schulze and bassist Hartmut Enke.
Engineered by Conny Plank it was recorded in March 1971 and released in June 1971 on Ohr Records.
This 50Th Anniversary Album will be Released in Memoriam of all the Musical Contributors to this Release and on Manuel Göttsching´s MG.ART label.
It´s the fourth and headlining edition in this series and was finalised, carefully overseen by Manuel Göttsching himself in the late Autumn of 2022.
Much has been written about the record and band.
Having finished a first musical chapter with their Steeple Chase Bluesband and still at very young age of only 17 and 18 years old Manuel Göttsching and Hartmut Enke met Klaus Schulze. Together they started to write and and compose what, to many,
became one the holy grails of Psychedelic Rock and early Electronic Music -
the German variant which was later also named "Krautrock":
Ash Ra Tempel´s self-titled first album "Ash Ra Tempel".
"The trio of Klaus Schulze, Manuel Göttsching and Hartmut Enke decided to abandon conventional composition and song writing, in favour of free-form improvising and developing a new musical language. As such, they became notorious for jams that could exceed 30 minutes." Says Discogs. "Some of these recordings can be found on Manuel Göttsching´s "The Private Tapes" releases", which will be re-released on MG.ART as well, following this edition.
"Krautrocksampler" author Julian Cope mentioned it to be "… one of the greatest rock 'n' roll LPs ever made." (Julian Cope Presents Head Heritage | Unsung | Reviews | Ash Ra Tempel - Ash Ra Tempel". 15 March 2000.)
AllMusic called the album "both astonishingly prescient and just flat out good, a logical extension of the space-jam-freakout ethos into rarified realms."
Here we would like the Band to be heard, for what can easily be said as the first time in 50+ years, with the exception of some early Journalists for whom the young Manuel Göttsching wrote a statement of intent (the original text can be found inside this edition) as following:
"Our musical concept is based on a combination of blues rock and delicate collages of electronic sound. These two elements should remain inseparable. And in their complex unity, the different musical philosophies of each musician find a common sweet spot. Our music is a permanently impulsive experience left to develop as it will, starting from a common fixed point of departure. This is where the difficulty of the music begins: No standardized formulation of our music can and should be possible. Only the constant reaction within the band can determine the musical result. And this requires constant listening with full concentration on the part of the creators. The idea of a particular musician will be - if flexible enough - absorbed by the others, transposed to their own instrument, and reflected back into the music as an individual contribution. This reciprocity within the band is then transferred over to the audience. And this process means that their reaction is not only a contribution to the end result; it actually makes them jointly responsible for the creation of the final musical product.
…
On our album, the track "Amboss" represents the first layer. Conventional instruments communicate familiar music which is in part expanded through electronic means. In the second track of the album - "Traummaschine" - the actual basic sound approach is dissolved into an electronic Nirvana which no longer allows the concrete identification of actual instruments. Innocent, virgin listening, free from any and every association, can finally begin - and the music can be absorbed and processed free from the limitations of categorization. That is the purpose of our music: To convey freedom without any predetermined criteria or traditions.
Thank you for your attention."
(Taken from the original A-R-T Bio 1970)
Hartmut Enke, Manuel Göttsching and Klaus Schulze aka. Ash Ra Tempel travelled to Hamburg in March 1971 to record their debut, with assistance of another Icon, legendary engineer Conny Plank.
The rest is history.
www.manuelgoettsching.com
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A2 Poster, 2x (German and English) A4 Inlay with Original Bio Sheet written by Manuel Göttsching (1970),
Sticker, 50th Anniversary RE-Edition, Re-Cut carefully overseen by Manuel Göttsching,
2. GENRE/S: Krautrock, Kosmische, Early Progressive-/Psychedelic-Rock, Early Electronics
3. TRACKLIST:
A. "Amboss" 19:40
B. "Traummaschine" 25:24
Personell:
Hartmut Enke - Gibson bass,
Manuel Göttsching - Electric guitar, Vocals, electronics,
Klaus Schulze - Drums, percussion, electronics
Engineered by: Conny Plank
Artwork: Bernhard Bendig
Recorded in March 1971, Star Studio Hamburg
4. INFO:
Ash Ra Tempel is the eponymous debut studio album by the Krautrock band Ash Ra Tempel.
It features guitarist Manuel Göttsching with drummer Klaus Schulze and bassist Hartmut Enke.
Engineered by Conny Plank it was recorded in March 1971 and released in June 1971 on Ohr Records.
This 50Th Anniversary Album will be Released in Memoriam of all the Musical Contributors to this Release and on Manuel Göttsching´s MG.ART label.
It´s the fourth and headlining edition in this series and was finalised, carefully overseen by Manuel Göttsching himself in the late Autumn of 2022.
Much has been written about the record and band.
Having finished a first musical chapter with their Steeple Chase Bluesband and still at very young age of only 17 and 18 years old Manuel Göttsching and Hartmut Enke met Klaus Schulze. Together they started to write and and compose what, to many,
became one the holy grails of Psychedelic Rock and early Electronic Music -
the German variant which was later also named "Krautrock":
Ash Ra Tempel´s self-titled first album "Ash Ra Tempel".
"The trio of Klaus Schulze, Manuel Göttsching and Hartmut Enke decided to abandon conventional composition and song writing, in favour of free-form improvising and developing a new musical language. As such, they became notorious for jams that could exceed 30 minutes." Says Discogs. "Some of these recordings can be found on Manuel Göttsching´s "The Private Tapes" releases", which will be re-released on MG.ART as well, following this edition.
"Krautrocksampler" author Julian Cope mentioned it to be "… one of the greatest rock 'n' roll LPs ever made." (Julian Cope Presents Head Heritage | Unsung | Reviews | Ash Ra Tempel - Ash Ra Tempel". 15 March 2000.)
AllMusic called the album "both astonishingly prescient and just flat out good, a logical extension of the space-jam-freakout ethos into rarified realms."
Here we would like the Band to be heard, for what can easily be said as the first time in 50+ years, with the exception of some early Journalists for whom the young Manuel Göttsching wrote a statement of intent (the original text can be found inside this edition) as following:
"Our musical concept is based on a combination of blues rock and delicate collages of electronic sound. These two elements should remain inseparable. And in their complex unity, the different musical philosophies of each musician find a common sweet spot. Our music is a permanently impulsive experience left to develop as it will, starting from a common fixed point of departure. This is where the difficulty of the music begins: No standardized formulation of our music can and should be possible. Only the constant reaction within the band can determine the musical result. And this requires constant listening with full concentration on the part of the creators. The idea of a particular musician will be - if flexible enough - absorbed by the others, transposed to their own instrument, and reflected back into the music as an individual contribution. This reciprocity within the band is then transferred over to the audience. And this process means that their reaction is not only a contribution to the end result; it actually makes them jointly responsible for the creation of the final musical product.
…
On our album, the track "Amboss" represents the first layer. Conventional instruments communicate familiar music which is in part expanded through electronic means. In the second track of the album - "Traummaschine" - the actual basic sound approach is dissolved into an electronic Nirvana which no longer allows the concrete identification of actual instruments. Innocent, virgin listening, free from any and every association, can finally begin - and the music can be absorbed and processed free from the limitations of categorization. That is the purpose of our music: To convey freedom without any predetermined criteria or traditions.
Thank you for your attention."
(Taken from the original A-R-T Bio 1970)
Hartmut Enke, Manuel Göttsching and Klaus Schulze aka. Ash Ra Tempel travelled to Hamburg in March 1971 to record their debut, with assistance of another Icon, legendary engineer Conny Plank.
The rest is history.
www.manuelgoettsching.com
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Ash Ra Tempel - Power Drive
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Ash Ra Tempel - Timeship
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Ash Ra Tempel - SHeeee
- LP, GF, Sticker, 50th Anniversary Re-Edition with 4 page Inlay including original Manuscript by Timothy
Leary and photos from the recording session
- Recorded 1972, Original Release: 1973
- 2022 Re-Cut carefully overseen by Manuel Göttsching
- Cover painting by Walter Wegmüller
GENRE/S: Krautrock, Kosmische, Early Progressive-/Psychedelic-Rock, Early Ambient.
TRACKLIST
Space (16:03)
Downtown
Power Drive
Right Hand Lover
Velvet Genes
Time (21:15)
Timeship
Neuron
SHe
SHORT INFO
After the 2021 Re-Release of “Schwingungen” (MG.ART612) we proudly announce “Seven Up” as Part 2 of
the authorised 50th Anniversary “A.R.T.” Re-Edition Series.
“Seven Up” is the third studio album by Ash Ra Tempel and their only album recorded in collaboration with
American Ph.D. in psychology, Dr. Timothy Leary. The Coverart for “Seven Up” was designed by famous
Swiss Artist Walter Wegmüller. Recorded in August 1972 at Sinus Studio in Berne, Switzerland, remixed
September 1972 at Dierks Studios in Stommeln, Germany. First release in spring 1973 by OHR Musik - the
first release on the new sub-label "Kosmische Kuriere", Kat-Nr. KK 58001.
We release “Seven Up” in a Re-Cut carefully overseen by Manuel Göttsching himself, on September 9th
2022, also being Manuel Göttsching´s 70th Birthday. Our Edition features the full original text for the “7 levels
of consciousness” by Timothy Leary in English, i.e. “Instruction Manual for Pleasure Panel” plus a previously
unreleased glimpse view of the original scripts incl. notes and mark ups as well as partly unreleased photos
from the recording session. ->continued on page 2->continued on page 2
As for the music itself we again refer to Julian Cope´s review and remarks from his book “Krautrocksampler”
(published by Head Heritage, 1st ed. 1995):
“When the Leary Mob met the Kaiser Gang, the sparks flew ever Up-wards...
7up is a stone classic in every way. Yes, it is unlikely to find Timothy Leary singing lead vocal in a cosmic
group, but even weirder that he chose to sing a wild yelping freaked out blues !
Manuel Göttsching and Hartmut Enke had begun their careers in The Steeple Chase Blues Band back in the
mid-'60ies, and they quickly felt their way through what Barritt and Leary were aiming for. They reconciled it
all as a kind of West Coast chordless psychedelia, where blues riffs sparkle out of nowhere and the sheer
weight of synthesizers renders everything with an unreal Pere Ubu/early Roxy Music quality.
The greatness of Ash Ra Tempel burned so brightly on 7Up that there is really nothing else like it. Hartmut
Enke and Manuel Gottsching here returned to their riffy roots. It can hardly be called a retro act, though, as
the context of music is everything. And with Dierks at the controls, even the New Kids on the Block would
have sounded psychedelic.
7Up is like a late night radio show glimpsed through a shattered tuner where all but the most truly dangerous
sounds have been allowed to stay, to drift and to dance around the performers.
The result is an extreme gem, a flash of hysterical white lightning, and a pre-punk Technicolour yawn in the
grandest of traditions.
In typical Ash Ra Tempel style, the record is divided into two pieces, “Space” and "Time”. Within this, though,
Timothy Leary’s ideas are allowed to free-flow and the two sides are therefore divided into mini-songs all
segued together. The highlight of Side 1 is “Power Drive”, a West Coast burn-up that transcends any W.
Coast music I ever did hear. Leary and Barritt present the greatest twin-vocal of all time, coming on like
Jagger and Morrison but too caught up in their own maelstrom to be anything less than Heralds of the Punkfuture still five years away.
In chaos it was conceived and in chaos it was recorded. Yet Dieter Dierks, the great Aural Architect of the
Cosmic Couriers, turned 7Up into a personal triumph and a Kosmische dream.”
Ash Ra Tempel – “Seven Up”
TIMOTHY LEARY - voice
BRIAN BARRITT - voice
MICKY DUWE - voice & flute
LIZ ELLIOTT - voice
BETTINA HOHLS - voice
PORTIA NKOMO - voice
HARTMUT "HAWK" ENKE - bass, guitar & electronics
MANUEL GÖTTSCHING - guitar & electronics
STEVE A. - organ & electronics
DIETMAR BURMEISTER - drums
TOMMY ENGEL - drums
DIETER DIERKS - synthesizer & Radio Downtown
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Leary and photos from the recording session
- Recorded 1972, Original Release: 1973
- 2022 Re-Cut carefully overseen by Manuel Göttsching
- Cover painting by Walter Wegmüller
GENRE/S: Krautrock, Kosmische, Early Progressive-/Psychedelic-Rock, Early Ambient.
TRACKLIST
Space (16:03)
Downtown
Power Drive
Right Hand Lover
Velvet Genes
Time (21:15)
Timeship
Neuron
SHe
SHORT INFO
After the 2021 Re-Release of “Schwingungen” (MG.ART612) we proudly announce “Seven Up” as Part 2 of
the authorised 50th Anniversary “A.R.T.” Re-Edition Series.
“Seven Up” is the third studio album by Ash Ra Tempel and their only album recorded in collaboration with
American Ph.D. in psychology, Dr. Timothy Leary. The Coverart for “Seven Up” was designed by famous
Swiss Artist Walter Wegmüller. Recorded in August 1972 at Sinus Studio in Berne, Switzerland, remixed
September 1972 at Dierks Studios in Stommeln, Germany. First release in spring 1973 by OHR Musik - the
first release on the new sub-label "Kosmische Kuriere", Kat-Nr. KK 58001.
We release “Seven Up” in a Re-Cut carefully overseen by Manuel Göttsching himself, on September 9th
2022, also being Manuel Göttsching´s 70th Birthday. Our Edition features the full original text for the “7 levels
of consciousness” by Timothy Leary in English, i.e. “Instruction Manual for Pleasure Panel” plus a previously
unreleased glimpse view of the original scripts incl. notes and mark ups as well as partly unreleased photos
from the recording session. ->continued on page 2->continued on page 2
As for the music itself we again refer to Julian Cope´s review and remarks from his book “Krautrocksampler”
(published by Head Heritage, 1st ed. 1995):
“When the Leary Mob met the Kaiser Gang, the sparks flew ever Up-wards...
7up is a stone classic in every way. Yes, it is unlikely to find Timothy Leary singing lead vocal in a cosmic
group, but even weirder that he chose to sing a wild yelping freaked out blues !
Manuel Göttsching and Hartmut Enke had begun their careers in The Steeple Chase Blues Band back in the
mid-'60ies, and they quickly felt their way through what Barritt and Leary were aiming for. They reconciled it
all as a kind of West Coast chordless psychedelia, where blues riffs sparkle out of nowhere and the sheer
weight of synthesizers renders everything with an unreal Pere Ubu/early Roxy Music quality.
The greatness of Ash Ra Tempel burned so brightly on 7Up that there is really nothing else like it. Hartmut
Enke and Manuel Gottsching here returned to their riffy roots. It can hardly be called a retro act, though, as
the context of music is everything. And with Dierks at the controls, even the New Kids on the Block would
have sounded psychedelic.
7Up is like a late night radio show glimpsed through a shattered tuner where all but the most truly dangerous
sounds have been allowed to stay, to drift and to dance around the performers.
The result is an extreme gem, a flash of hysterical white lightning, and a pre-punk Technicolour yawn in the
grandest of traditions.
In typical Ash Ra Tempel style, the record is divided into two pieces, “Space” and "Time”. Within this, though,
Timothy Leary’s ideas are allowed to free-flow and the two sides are therefore divided into mini-songs all
segued together. The highlight of Side 1 is “Power Drive”, a West Coast burn-up that transcends any W.
Coast music I ever did hear. Leary and Barritt present the greatest twin-vocal of all time, coming on like
Jagger and Morrison but too caught up in their own maelstrom to be anything less than Heralds of the Punkfuture still five years away.
In chaos it was conceived and in chaos it was recorded. Yet Dieter Dierks, the great Aural Architect of the
Cosmic Couriers, turned 7Up into a personal triumph and a Kosmische dream.”
Ash Ra Tempel – “Seven Up”
TIMOTHY LEARY - voice
BRIAN BARRITT - voice
MICKY DUWE - voice & flute
LIZ ELLIOTT - voice
BETTINA HOHLS - voice
PORTIA NKOMO - voice
HARTMUT "HAWK" ENKE - bass, guitar & electronics
MANUEL GÖTTSCHING - guitar & electronics
STEVE A. - organ & electronics
DIETMAR BURMEISTER - drums
TOMMY ENGEL - drums
DIETER DIERKS - synthesizer & Radio Downtown
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Ash Ra Tempel - 1. Freak ’n’ Roll (19:14)
2
Ash Ra Tempel - 2. Jenseits (24:14)
- LP , STICKER, 2022 RE CUT OVERSEEN BY MANUEL GÖTTSCHING
- 50th Anniversary Re-Edition
- Original Release: 1973
- It was the last recording ever where Klaus Schulze (who sadly passed away this Year) played the Drums and also
Hartmut (the Hawk) Enke soon after quit the Bass and music forever.
Join Inn marks the end of the collaboration with Klaus Schulze and is the last Ash Ra Tempel recording in it´s original
line-up.
GENRE/S: Krautrock, Kosmische, Early Progressive-/Psychedelic-Rock, Early Ambient.
TRACKLIST:
1. Freak ’n’ Roll (19:14)
2. Jenseits (24:14)
All tracks composed by Manuel Göttsching, Hartmut Enke and Klaus Schulze.
SHORT INFO:
After the 2021 Re-Release of “Schwingungen” (MG.ART612) and together with “Seven Up” (MG.ART613) we proudly
announce “JOIN INN” as Part3 of the authorised 50th Anniversary “A.R.T.” Re-Edition Series.
“JOIN INN” is the fourth album by Ash Ra Tempel. It was recorded at Studio Dierks and originally released on LP by Ohr
Musik-Produktion, catalogue number OMM 556032. Each side of the LP comprises one long track.
In 1972 ASH RA TEMPEL teamed up again with Klaus Schulze during the recording of Walter Wegmüller's Tarot album,
and after one of the recording sessions, ASH RA TEMPEL members: Enke, Göttsching and Rosi, together with Klaus
decided to "play it again" in a late night session. This recording led to the birth of the “JOIN INN” album, as well as two
legendary last concerts in February 1973 in Paris and Cologne.
Manuel Göttsching recalls Hartmut Enke on bass and Klaus Schulze on drums being a dream-team rhythm section for
him to play his guitar, especially here to hear on “Freak'n' Roll”, that was ingenious and not to replace ever since.
It was the last recording ever where Klaus Schulze (who sadly passed away this Year) played the Drums and also
Hartmut (the Hawk) Enke soon after quit the Bass and music forever.
Join Inn marks the end of the collaboration with Klaus Schulze.
However, together with Ash Ra Tempel, their eponymous first album, which will be released in 2023 as the final edition of
our Series, it is considered a highlight of the Krautrock movement.
As for the music itself we again refer to Julian Cope´s review from his book “Krautrocksampler” (published by Head
Heritage, 1st ed. 1995):
""Freak’n’roll” fades in like it never started - just was always there from the beginning of time, a dry wah-guitar freerock
riff-out unlike any of the other Ash Ra Tempel LPs, and not much like any other music. Yes, there are bluesy riff but none
of them have a blues context. Manuel Gottsching’s guitar is so confident that he sometimes drops down to a simple
major chord groove, whilst the Hawk pushes that round woody bass into strange overlapping rumbling melody. And ... it’s
the return of Klaus Schulze on drums which propels “Freak’n’roll” to its height. No-one but Klaus has the ability to
transcend rock’n’roll in such an on-the-beat non-groove-y way and still send sparks of light into the cosmos as he does it.
-> continued on page 2“Freak’n’roll” is so egoless that it even works at a quiet volume as meditational music. Themes rise from the high tempo
pulse beat, then are carried along the muscles of the song into the main area where the riff actually becomes real and
expressionist for just long enough before slipping back into the musical fabric of the song.
As usual with Ash Ra Tempel, the other side is an enormous drift piece called “Jenseits (The Next World)”, a beautiful
Klaus Schultze meditation of haunting synthesizer chords over which Rosi Muller tells the story of the Cosmic Couriers’
meeting with Timothy Leary. Gradually, the pulsing guitar becomes increasingly intense and turbulent, but Rosi never
sounds less than freaked out. Essentially, “Jenseits” is a precursor to Klaus Schulze’s later spacey minor-key grooves.
Unfortunately, this was the last Ash Ra Tempel album in its particular ‘series.
(…) After “JOIN INN”, Manuel Gottsching took over the Ash Ra Tempel mantle alone.”
Ashra Tempel – Join Inn
HARTMUT ENKE - Gibson bass
MANUEL GÖTTSCHING -guitar
KLAUS SCHULZE-drums, synthesizers & electronics
ROSI MÜLLER-voice
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- 50th Anniversary Re-Edition
- Original Release: 1973
- It was the last recording ever where Klaus Schulze (who sadly passed away this Year) played the Drums and also
Hartmut (the Hawk) Enke soon after quit the Bass and music forever.
Join Inn marks the end of the collaboration with Klaus Schulze and is the last Ash Ra Tempel recording in it´s original
line-up.
GENRE/S: Krautrock, Kosmische, Early Progressive-/Psychedelic-Rock, Early Ambient.
TRACKLIST:
1. Freak ’n’ Roll (19:14)
2. Jenseits (24:14)
All tracks composed by Manuel Göttsching, Hartmut Enke and Klaus Schulze.
SHORT INFO:
After the 2021 Re-Release of “Schwingungen” (MG.ART612) and together with “Seven Up” (MG.ART613) we proudly
announce “JOIN INN” as Part3 of the authorised 50th Anniversary “A.R.T.” Re-Edition Series.
“JOIN INN” is the fourth album by Ash Ra Tempel. It was recorded at Studio Dierks and originally released on LP by Ohr
Musik-Produktion, catalogue number OMM 556032. Each side of the LP comprises one long track.
In 1972 ASH RA TEMPEL teamed up again with Klaus Schulze during the recording of Walter Wegmüller's Tarot album,
and after one of the recording sessions, ASH RA TEMPEL members: Enke, Göttsching and Rosi, together with Klaus
decided to "play it again" in a late night session. This recording led to the birth of the “JOIN INN” album, as well as two
legendary last concerts in February 1973 in Paris and Cologne.
Manuel Göttsching recalls Hartmut Enke on bass and Klaus Schulze on drums being a dream-team rhythm section for
him to play his guitar, especially here to hear on “Freak'n' Roll”, that was ingenious and not to replace ever since.
It was the last recording ever where Klaus Schulze (who sadly passed away this Year) played the Drums and also
Hartmut (the Hawk) Enke soon after quit the Bass and music forever.
Join Inn marks the end of the collaboration with Klaus Schulze.
However, together with Ash Ra Tempel, their eponymous first album, which will be released in 2023 as the final edition of
our Series, it is considered a highlight of the Krautrock movement.
As for the music itself we again refer to Julian Cope´s review from his book “Krautrocksampler” (published by Head
Heritage, 1st ed. 1995):
""Freak’n’roll” fades in like it never started - just was always there from the beginning of time, a dry wah-guitar freerock
riff-out unlike any of the other Ash Ra Tempel LPs, and not much like any other music. Yes, there are bluesy riff but none
of them have a blues context. Manuel Gottsching’s guitar is so confident that he sometimes drops down to a simple
major chord groove, whilst the Hawk pushes that round woody bass into strange overlapping rumbling melody. And ... it’s
the return of Klaus Schulze on drums which propels “Freak’n’roll” to its height. No-one but Klaus has the ability to
transcend rock’n’roll in such an on-the-beat non-groove-y way and still send sparks of light into the cosmos as he does it.
-> continued on page 2“Freak’n’roll” is so egoless that it even works at a quiet volume as meditational music. Themes rise from the high tempo
pulse beat, then are carried along the muscles of the song into the main area where the riff actually becomes real and
expressionist for just long enough before slipping back into the musical fabric of the song.
As usual with Ash Ra Tempel, the other side is an enormous drift piece called “Jenseits (The Next World)”, a beautiful
Klaus Schultze meditation of haunting synthesizer chords over which Rosi Muller tells the story of the Cosmic Couriers’
meeting with Timothy Leary. Gradually, the pulsing guitar becomes increasingly intense and turbulent, but Rosi never
sounds less than freaked out. Essentially, “Jenseits” is a precursor to Klaus Schulze’s later spacey minor-key grooves.
Unfortunately, this was the last Ash Ra Tempel album in its particular ‘series.
(…) After “JOIN INN”, Manuel Gottsching took over the Ash Ra Tempel mantle alone.”
Ashra Tempel – Join Inn
HARTMUT ENKE - Gibson bass
MANUEL GÖTTSCHING -guitar
KLAUS SCHULZE-drums, synthesizers & electronics
ROSI MÜLLER-voice
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ASH RA TEMPEL - 1. Le Berceau de Cristal
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ASH RA TEMPEL - 2. L'Hiver Doux
CD Jewel Case , 2022 REPRESS EDITION
In 1975 I was doing a series of concerts in France with Lutz Ulbrich, where we were presenting "Inventions for Electric Guitar" and other compositions, which we developed together that year. In August, we were invited for two concerts in the South of France, one in the wonderful Roman theater in Arles, the other at the Festival Palace in Cannes.This is where we met the musicians of the German band CAN and the singer Nico, who also played at the festival. After the concerts we stayed together a few days in the beautiful city of Arles.
Nico's friend, the French director Philippe Garrel, was working at that time on a film starring Nico, Anita Pallenberg and Dominique Sanda and was looking for music to make you dream. I always recorded most of our concerts, that's how we were able to offer him the piece that we had performed as "encore" in Cannes. It became the main theme of the film.
Other parts were recorded during several sessions throughout 1975 in my studio in Berlin. Instruments and electronic devices were relatively simple compared to today's technology: four-track tape recorder, an old Farfisa organ, the beautiful EKO Rhythm Computer (Italian machines controlled by punched cards), the EMS superb guitar-Synthi HiFli and of course, our "usual" guitars.
All this combined with the patching, the filtering and echo has produced its own unique sound to "electronic dreams" of the 70s. , Manuel Göttsching 1993
Recorded in 1975 at Studio ROMA, Berlin, with the exception of "Le Berceau de Cristal", recorded during the concert on August 7, 1975 at the Palais du Festival in Cannes.
Mixing and Production: Manuel Göttsching
Tracklist: 1. Le Berceau de Cristal 14:10, 2. L'Hiver Doux 12:54, 3. Silence sauvage 05:57, 4. Le Sourire envolé 06:05, 5. Deux Enfants sous la Lune 06:37, 6. Le Songe d'Or 04:25, 7. Le Diable dans la Maison 03:05, 8. ... et les Fantômes rêvent aussi 07:08
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In 1975 I was doing a series of concerts in France with Lutz Ulbrich, where we were presenting "Inventions for Electric Guitar" and other compositions, which we developed together that year. In August, we were invited for two concerts in the South of France, one in the wonderful Roman theater in Arles, the other at the Festival Palace in Cannes.This is where we met the musicians of the German band CAN and the singer Nico, who also played at the festival. After the concerts we stayed together a few days in the beautiful city of Arles.
Nico's friend, the French director Philippe Garrel, was working at that time on a film starring Nico, Anita Pallenberg and Dominique Sanda and was looking for music to make you dream. I always recorded most of our concerts, that's how we were able to offer him the piece that we had performed as "encore" in Cannes. It became the main theme of the film.
Other parts were recorded during several sessions throughout 1975 in my studio in Berlin. Instruments and electronic devices were relatively simple compared to today's technology: four-track tape recorder, an old Farfisa organ, the beautiful EKO Rhythm Computer (Italian machines controlled by punched cards), the EMS superb guitar-Synthi HiFli and of course, our "usual" guitars.
All this combined with the patching, the filtering and echo has produced its own unique sound to "electronic dreams" of the 70s. , Manuel Göttsching 1993
Recorded in 1975 at Studio ROMA, Berlin, with the exception of "Le Berceau de Cristal", recorded during the concert on August 7, 1975 at the Palais du Festival in Cannes.
Mixing and Production: Manuel Göttsching
Tracklist: 1. Le Berceau de Cristal 14:10, 2. L'Hiver Doux 12:54, 3. Silence sauvage 05:57, 4. Le Sourire envolé 06:05, 5. Deux Enfants sous la Lune 06:37, 6. Le Songe d'Or 04:25, 7. Le Diable dans la Maison 03:05, 8. ... et les Fantômes rêvent aussi 07:08
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ASHRA - Oasis
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ASHRA - Bamboo Sands
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ASHRA - Morgana da Capo
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ASHRA - Paradise Express
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ASHRA - Tempus Fungi
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ASHRA - The Formula
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ASHRA - Ice Train
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ASHRA - Phantasus
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ASHRA - Pas de Trois
Edition Remarks: 5 CD BOX SET, LIMITED COLLECTORS EDITION, PREVIOUSLY ONLY AVAILABLE FROM LABEL´s OWN MAILORDER
Remastered version of the original Virgin-CD, recorded and mixed at Panne-Paulsen Studio, Frankfurt in 1978 by Mick Glossop, the 3CD Box "The Making of CORRELATIONS" with its 12 pages booklet and as special: the first unreleased version of the album, "Phantasus", the title that Manuel Göttsching prefered, instead of "Correlations". mixed by him and Udo Arndt. Manuel Göttsching decided the changing of the title "Phantasus" to "Correlations" after UK fans told him that English people are not able to pronounce "Phantasus".
Disc 1 is the remastered original Correlations. Disc 2 is the previously unreleased first mix of Correlations by Udo Arndt and Manuel, which had the title Phantasus. Recorded: 1978, Berlin and Frankfurt. Disc 3-5 contains the long time sold out Album "The Making Of".
Performed by: Manuel Göttsching (guitar, synthesizer, sequencer)
Lutz Ulbrich (guitar, synthesizer, piano, mellotron)
Harald Grosskopf (drums, percussion, synthesizer)
Total Time: #1: 41:57 #2:41:01, #3 68:20 #4: 69:07 #5: 73:50
# 1 : Ice Train 07:39
Club Cannibal 05:24
Oasis 03:44 MP3
Bamboo Sands 05:37 MP3
Morgana da Capo 05:27 MP3
Pas de Trois 08:58
Phantasus 05:08
# 2 : Paradise Express 46:11 MP3
After the Flood 06:44
Steamer 15:25
# 3 : Promotion 15:20
Tempus Fungi 22:10 MP3
Danna Wetter 26:57
D'accord 04:40
# 4 : A Scottish Flavour 10:01
Pas de Trois 39:15
No Angel No Cry 07:30
Ice Train 04:20
The Formula 12:44 MP3
# 5 : Ice Train 05:51 First Mix MP3
Phantasus 05:52 First Mix MP3
Bamboo Sands 05:40 First Mix
Springtime 03:43 First Mix
Club Cannibal 05:49 First Mix
Morgana da Capo 05:21 First Mix
Pas de Trois 08:45 First Mix MP3
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Remastered version of the original Virgin-CD, recorded and mixed at Panne-Paulsen Studio, Frankfurt in 1978 by Mick Glossop, the 3CD Box "The Making of CORRELATIONS" with its 12 pages booklet and as special: the first unreleased version of the album, "Phantasus", the title that Manuel Göttsching prefered, instead of "Correlations". mixed by him and Udo Arndt. Manuel Göttsching decided the changing of the title "Phantasus" to "Correlations" after UK fans told him that English people are not able to pronounce "Phantasus".
Disc 1 is the remastered original Correlations. Disc 2 is the previously unreleased first mix of Correlations by Udo Arndt and Manuel, which had the title Phantasus. Recorded: 1978, Berlin and Frankfurt. Disc 3-5 contains the long time sold out Album "The Making Of".
Performed by: Manuel Göttsching (guitar, synthesizer, sequencer)
Lutz Ulbrich (guitar, synthesizer, piano, mellotron)
Harald Grosskopf (drums, percussion, synthesizer)
Total Time: #1: 41:57 #2:41:01, #3 68:20 #4: 69:07 #5: 73:50
# 1 : Ice Train 07:39
Club Cannibal 05:24
Oasis 03:44 MP3
Bamboo Sands 05:37 MP3
Morgana da Capo 05:27 MP3
Pas de Trois 08:58
Phantasus 05:08
# 2 : Paradise Express 46:11 MP3
After the Flood 06:44
Steamer 15:25
# 3 : Promotion 15:20
Tempus Fungi 22:10 MP3
Danna Wetter 26:57
D'accord 04:40
# 4 : A Scottish Flavour 10:01
Pas de Trois 39:15
No Angel No Cry 07:30
Ice Train 04:20
The Formula 12:44 MP3
# 5 : Ice Train 05:51 First Mix MP3
Phantasus 05:52 First Mix MP3
Bamboo Sands 05:40 First Mix
Springtime 03:43 First Mix
Club Cannibal 05:49 First Mix
Morgana da Capo 05:21 First Mix
Pas de Trois 08:45 First Mix MP3
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2022 REPRESS EDITION
Beautiful deluxe 1 LP 180 g . HQ Gatefold Aleeve with extensive Liner Notes by Mick Glossop & Manuel Göttsching, Printed Innersleeves with Rehearsal and Live Photos , Physical LP + CD only, No Digital!
We're thrilled to announce the Re-Release of "ASH RA TEMPEL EXPERIENCE - Live in Melbourne 2015", a captivating live LP showcasing legendary guitarist Manuel Göttsching alongside acclaimed musicians Oren Ambarchi and Shags Chamberlain playing material from classic Ash Ra Tempel releases, 1972's Schwingungen LP/CD (MG.ART612/MGART 112CD) and 1973's Seven Up LP/CD (MGART613/MGART113CD). . Recorded during a unique performance in Melbourne, this album transports listeners back to a night where ambient space rock, psychedelic textures, and avant-garde electronic sounds merged in a mesmerizing live session.
Album Highlights:
•A unique collaboration featuring Göttsching’s pioneering guitar work, Ambarchi’s atmospheric soundscapes, and Chamberlain’s immersive bass.
•An exploration of Ash Ra Tempel’s groundbreaking legacy, reimagined with fresh energy and contemporary influences.
•A rare opportunity to experience Göttsching’s artistic genius live, in the company of two distinguished musicians pushing experimental boundaries.
This LP is a must-have for collectors and fans of ambient, experimental, and psychedelic music, capturing an unforgettable moment in modern electronic and avantgarde rock history
Total Time: 53:17
Tracklist LP (same Content and Running Time for CD but Medley on CD not separated):
A (Running Time: 25:03) 1. Look at Your Sun, 2. Flowers Must Die, 3. Medley: Downtown, Power Drive
B (Running Time: 28:14) 4. Medley: Right Hand Lover, Velvet Genes, 5. Schwingungen
Additional Sales Info: 2015 Live Recording from "Supersense" Festival Melbourne, previously unreleased, featuring a Supergroup around Manuel Göttsching, Oren Ambarchi, Shags Chamberlain
playing material from the Classic ASH RA TEMPEL Releases "Schwingungen" and "Seven Up" !
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Beautiful deluxe 1 LP 180 g . HQ Gatefold Aleeve with extensive Liner Notes by Mick Glossop & Manuel Göttsching, Printed Innersleeves with Rehearsal and Live Photos , Physical LP + CD only, No Digital!
We're thrilled to announce the Re-Release of "ASH RA TEMPEL EXPERIENCE - Live in Melbourne 2015", a captivating live LP showcasing legendary guitarist Manuel Göttsching alongside acclaimed musicians Oren Ambarchi and Shags Chamberlain playing material from classic Ash Ra Tempel releases, 1972's Schwingungen LP/CD (MG.ART612/MGART 112CD) and 1973's Seven Up LP/CD (MGART613/MGART113CD). . Recorded during a unique performance in Melbourne, this album transports listeners back to a night where ambient space rock, psychedelic textures, and avant-garde electronic sounds merged in a mesmerizing live session.
Album Highlights:
•A unique collaboration featuring Göttsching’s pioneering guitar work, Ambarchi’s atmospheric soundscapes, and Chamberlain’s immersive bass.
•An exploration of Ash Ra Tempel’s groundbreaking legacy, reimagined with fresh energy and contemporary influences.
•A rare opportunity to experience Göttsching’s artistic genius live, in the company of two distinguished musicians pushing experimental boundaries.
This LP is a must-have for collectors and fans of ambient, experimental, and psychedelic music, capturing an unforgettable moment in modern electronic and avantgarde rock history
Total Time: 53:17
Tracklist LP (same Content and Running Time for CD but Medley on CD not separated):
A (Running Time: 25:03) 1. Look at Your Sun, 2. Flowers Must Die, 3. Medley: Downtown, Power Drive
B (Running Time: 28:14) 4. Medley: Right Hand Lover, Velvet Genes, 5. Schwingungen
Additional Sales Info: 2015 Live Recording from "Supersense" Festival Melbourne, previously unreleased, featuring a Supergroup around Manuel Göttsching, Oren Ambarchi, Shags Chamberlain
playing material from the Classic ASH RA TEMPEL Releases "Schwingungen" and "Seven Up" !
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2022 REPRESS EDITION
CD Jewel case clear tray, 8 page booklet, liner notes from Manuel Göttsching und Mick Glossop, Photos, Physical LP + CD only, No Digital
We're thrilled to announce the Re-Release of "ASH RA TEMPEL EXPERIENCE - Live in Melbourne 2015", a captivating live CD showcasing legendary guitarist Manuel Göttsching alongside acclaimed musicians Oren Ambarchi and Shags Chamberlain playing material from classic Ash Ra Tempel releases, 1972's Schwingungen LP/CD (MG.ART612/MGART 112CD) and 1973's Seven Up LP/CD (MGART613/MGART113CD). . Recorded during a unique performance in Melbourne, this album transports listeners back to a night where ambient space rock, psychedelic textures, and avant-garde electronic sounds merged in a mesmerizing live session.
Album Highlights:
•A unique collaboration featuring Göttsching’s pioneering guitar work, Ambarchi’s atmospheric soundscapes, and Chamberlain’s immersive bass.
•An exploration of Ash Ra Tempel’s groundbreaking legacy, reimagined with fresh energy and contemporary influences.
•A rare opportunity to experience Göttsching’s artistic genius live, in the company of two distinguished musicians pushing experimental boundaries.
This CD is a must-have for collectors and fans of ambient, experimental, and psychedelic music, capturing an unforgettable moment in modern electronic and avantgarde rock history
Total Time: 53:17
Tracklist CD (same Content and Running Time as LP but Medley on CD not separated, therefore only 4 Tracks on CD) :
1. Look at Your Sun, 2. Flowers Must Die, 3. Medley: Downtown, Power Drive, Right Hand Lover, Velvet Genes, 4. Schwingungen
Additional Sales Info: 2015 Live Recording from "Supersense" Festival Melbourne, previously unreleased, featuring a Supergroup around Manuel Göttsching, Oren Ambarchi, Shags Chamberlain
playing material from the Classic ASH RA TEMPEL Releases "Schwingungen" and "Seven Up" !
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CD Jewel case clear tray, 8 page booklet, liner notes from Manuel Göttsching und Mick Glossop, Photos, Physical LP + CD only, No Digital
We're thrilled to announce the Re-Release of "ASH RA TEMPEL EXPERIENCE - Live in Melbourne 2015", a captivating live CD showcasing legendary guitarist Manuel Göttsching alongside acclaimed musicians Oren Ambarchi and Shags Chamberlain playing material from classic Ash Ra Tempel releases, 1972's Schwingungen LP/CD (MG.ART612/MGART 112CD) and 1973's Seven Up LP/CD (MGART613/MGART113CD). . Recorded during a unique performance in Melbourne, this album transports listeners back to a night where ambient space rock, psychedelic textures, and avant-garde electronic sounds merged in a mesmerizing live session.
Album Highlights:
•A unique collaboration featuring Göttsching’s pioneering guitar work, Ambarchi’s atmospheric soundscapes, and Chamberlain’s immersive bass.
•An exploration of Ash Ra Tempel’s groundbreaking legacy, reimagined with fresh energy and contemporary influences.
•A rare opportunity to experience Göttsching’s artistic genius live, in the company of two distinguished musicians pushing experimental boundaries.
This CD is a must-have for collectors and fans of ambient, experimental, and psychedelic music, capturing an unforgettable moment in modern electronic and avantgarde rock history
Total Time: 53:17
Tracklist CD (same Content and Running Time as LP but Medley on CD not separated, therefore only 4 Tracks on CD) :
1. Look at Your Sun, 2. Flowers Must Die, 3. Medley: Downtown, Power Drive, Right Hand Lover, Velvet Genes, 4. Schwingungen
Additional Sales Info: 2015 Live Recording from "Supersense" Festival Melbourne, previously unreleased, featuring a Supergroup around Manuel Göttsching, Oren Ambarchi, Shags Chamberlain
playing material from the Classic ASH RA TEMPEL Releases "Schwingungen" and "Seven Up" !
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Ash Ra Tempel - A1. Light: Look At Your Sun 6:20
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Ash Ra Tempel - A2. Darkness: Flowers Must Die 12:20
3
Ash Ra Tempel - Side B : Schwingungen 19:00
- LP , GATEFOLD, STICKER
- 50th Anniversary Re-Edition
- Includes Original Releasesheet Inlay
- Original Release: 1972
- 2021 Re-Cut carefully overseen by Manuel Göttsching
GENRE/S: Krautrock, Kosmische, Early Progressive-/Psychedelic-Rock, Early Ambient
TRACKLIST:
Side A : Light And Darkness
A1. Light: Look At Your Sun 6:20
A2. Darkness: Flowers Must Die 12:20
Side B : Schwingungen 19:00
We proudly announce the authorised 50th Anniversary Edition 2021 of the 1972 Original release , one of the most important German
Krautrock albums in a 2021 Re-Cut carefully overseen by Manuel Göttsching himself.
As for the info we refer to Julian Cope´s review in his “Krautrocksampler” Book,
Publisher : Head Heritage (1 Oct. 1995) :
“Beware of Schwingungen!” That should be the large sticker on the front of all copies of this record. For it is dangerous to be casually
introduced to something that is life-changing, as I found out to my cost when first listening to this record.
It all starts fairly simply and without any cause for alarm - “Look at Your Sun” begins with a Doorsy lone groover guitar begins a pedestrian
blues, beautiful. Then the most crushed voice, a cross between Johnny Rotten and Tiny Tim, preaches its way into the proceeds. God, it
is beautiful - John L. repeats over and over, “We are all one, we are all one”, until a howling fuzztone solo guitar blows the whole onechord “Signed D.C.” ringing-cymbals torture to an end. And then the most far out track of all begins. This is called “Flower Must Die” and
it is a free-rock giant that transcends everything else in its field (there are no contenders.) As I've written before, PIL sounds like this. John
L. was John Lydon in a previous incarnation. After a slow weird build, a frantic streamlined one-chord mantra kicks in and it’s like the
Stooges’ Funhouse period but in a Righteous Vision Zone that fucks them right off. Phasing tears at the whole tracks as this Holy Racket
crosses into Hyper-space and everything gets all hyphenated just-for-the-sake-of-it. “Flowers Must Die”, man, it’s fucked up. Over on Side
2, the title-track (“Vibrations”) begins poetically enough with Wolfgang Muller’s epic and hugely reverbed vibraphone. Organ fades in and
FX guitars, and time passes by. Finally, tom-toms roll and the developing pace is built upon until that great eternal chord sequence finally
materialises — this is the one that Göttsching and Enke believed was the sound of heaven.
They may have been right. And Schwingungen was a gift from the Gods.“
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- 50th Anniversary Re-Edition
- Includes Original Releasesheet Inlay
- Original Release: 1972
- 2021 Re-Cut carefully overseen by Manuel Göttsching
GENRE/S: Krautrock, Kosmische, Early Progressive-/Psychedelic-Rock, Early Ambient
TRACKLIST:
Side A : Light And Darkness
A1. Light: Look At Your Sun 6:20
A2. Darkness: Flowers Must Die 12:20
Side B : Schwingungen 19:00
We proudly announce the authorised 50th Anniversary Edition 2021 of the 1972 Original release , one of the most important German
Krautrock albums in a 2021 Re-Cut carefully overseen by Manuel Göttsching himself.
As for the info we refer to Julian Cope´s review in his “Krautrocksampler” Book,
Publisher : Head Heritage (1 Oct. 1995) :
“Beware of Schwingungen!” That should be the large sticker on the front of all copies of this record. For it is dangerous to be casually
introduced to something that is life-changing, as I found out to my cost when first listening to this record.
It all starts fairly simply and without any cause for alarm - “Look at Your Sun” begins with a Doorsy lone groover guitar begins a pedestrian
blues, beautiful. Then the most crushed voice, a cross between Johnny Rotten and Tiny Tim, preaches its way into the proceeds. God, it
is beautiful - John L. repeats over and over, “We are all one, we are all one”, until a howling fuzztone solo guitar blows the whole onechord “Signed D.C.” ringing-cymbals torture to an end. And then the most far out track of all begins. This is called “Flower Must Die” and
it is a free-rock giant that transcends everything else in its field (there are no contenders.) As I've written before, PIL sounds like this. John
L. was John Lydon in a previous incarnation. After a slow weird build, a frantic streamlined one-chord mantra kicks in and it’s like the
Stooges’ Funhouse period but in a Righteous Vision Zone that fucks them right off. Phasing tears at the whole tracks as this Holy Racket
crosses into Hyper-space and everything gets all hyphenated just-for-the-sake-of-it. “Flowers Must Die”, man, it’s fucked up. Over on Side
2, the title-track (“Vibrations”) begins poetically enough with Wolfgang Muller’s epic and hugely reverbed vibraphone. Organ fades in and
FX guitars, and time passes by. Finally, tom-toms roll and the developing pace is built upon until that great eternal chord sequence finally
materialises — this is the one that Göttsching and Enke believed was the sound of heaven.
They may have been right. And Schwingungen was a gift from the Gods.“
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MANUEL GÖTTSCHING - DREAM .................. 30:14
2
MANUEL GÖTTSCHING - DESIRE .................. 22:56
3
MANUEL GÖTTSCHING - DESPAIR .................. 8:29
CD, RE Edition 2019,Sticker
Carefully Re Edited Legendary 1977 Studio Recording for RIAS Berlin -Includes Bonus Track: "Despair"
"Largely unnoticed by the mainstream public, some West-Berlin musicians developed a world of sound
that would later become labeled Electronic Music."
Olaf Leitner (RIAS Berlin)
Tracklist:
1. DREAM .................. 30:14
2. DESIRE .................. 22:56
3. DESPAIR .................. 8:29
DREAM & DESIRE
Notes to a friend…
The 1970s. The Vietnam War is slowly coming to an end; the RAF thrives and prospers;
the first Achtundsechziger ('68 protestors) are actually
planning to march through the institutions; rock and roll is getting heavier;
and hardly noticed by the mainstream public, some West-Berlin musicians
develop a world of sound, which later eventually became labelled as
“Electronic Music”.
Indeed, there was nothing electronically generated initially,
let alone even digital. In the beginning they simply named these
sound-mixtures "electro-acoustic". These compositions of slowly evolving
soundscapes relating to the Minimal Music concept created a meditative
mood. This was new. This was the Berliner Schule (Berlin school).
Being responsible for popular music at a radio station in the 1970s
was an absolute dream job. At least that’s what it was like at RIAS Berlin
(Radio In the American Sector). There was no quota, no pressure,
no hit-terror, and we just invited the artists, bands and musicians we liked
to the studio. The artists from next door. That’s how I got to know Manuel.
He was living right on the Ku-Damm (Kurfürstendamm), right in the city
centre, but in the rear building, shielded from the noise.
Manu didn’t have a sequencer. Everything that sounded like a sequencer
was his highly focused guitar work. The slowly changing tone sequences
for example. This was a physical accomplishment in itself.
His minimalistic play is still part of his signature style.
The musicians from Berlin, who worked in the same genre, were either
friends, periodically played in Manuel’s ASH RA TEMPEL, or built up their
own careers.
The scene was small, but equipped with illustrious celebrities
- Klaus Schulze, Tangerine Dream, Harald Grosskopf, Agitation Free.
And my RIAS colleague Walter Bachauer. He had called the Metamusik
Festival into life and brought the international avant-garde to Berlin.
The festival opened up new aesthetic continents to us when we were grateful to listen to chants of Tibetanian
monks or the Steve Reich Ensemble play “Drumming”.
Manuel was able to start his international career pretty quickly, focusing on England, France and Japan.
For the German middle-of-the-road-consciousness, these countries were as exotic as the winds on Jupiter,
especially Japan, where Göttsching still enjoys superstar status. Today it is not only these countries, which
consider him a cult figure. He has also made his mark as a film composer and has added his music to numerous
events and art happenings.
In November 1975 I had initiated a concert at the RIAS Studio 10, entitled “Futurum 3”, with ASH RA TEMPEL
performing. Apart from the guitars there was also an EMS Synthi A on stage. And an old Farfisa Compact Organ
that Manuel played and of which I was especially proud:
I was able to buy this instrument in 1964 after a summer job at a steel drill factory. This Farfisa was on stage
when I performed with my band the Team Beats Berlin, as support act for the Rolling Stones at their legendary
concert in September 1965 at the Berliner Waldbühne.
Somehow this instrument had survived the riot, and ten years later Manuel bought this organ from me. He had
played this Farfisa in many concerts and recordings in the following years, and it can be heard also prominently
here on “Dream and Desire”.
Originally, the two tracks “Dream” and “Desire” had been conceived for my one-hour radio feature at RIAS Berlin
in summer 1977. Then, although being broadcast only once in Berlin and Belgium, they soon became cult
amongst listeners, who taped, multiplied and distributed the tracks throughout Manuel's fan base.
But it was only in 1991, after 14 years, when Manuel decided to make it an “official” release on CD.
Something like that is unusual at times when only the new things count - until it is dismissed by the new and gets
dumped.
The revival of Dream & Desire is not nostalgia but an indication that the present will only be appreciated after
acknowledging the past. Applies also to art.
The bonus track “Despair” was not part of the original radio-feature, but was composed and recorded around the
same time in 1977, and the track fits perfectly in style and sound.
Manuel's music has been with me for now almost 50 years.
I own a superb LP and CD collection of him.
Dream & Desire is beautiful - what more can I say ...
Olaf Leitner, March 2019
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Carefully Re Edited Legendary 1977 Studio Recording for RIAS Berlin -Includes Bonus Track: "Despair"
"Largely unnoticed by the mainstream public, some West-Berlin musicians developed a world of sound
that would later become labeled Electronic Music."
Olaf Leitner (RIAS Berlin)
Tracklist:
1. DREAM .................. 30:14
2. DESIRE .................. 22:56
3. DESPAIR .................. 8:29
DREAM & DESIRE
Notes to a friend…
The 1970s. The Vietnam War is slowly coming to an end; the RAF thrives and prospers;
the first Achtundsechziger ('68 protestors) are actually
planning to march through the institutions; rock and roll is getting heavier;
and hardly noticed by the mainstream public, some West-Berlin musicians
develop a world of sound, which later eventually became labelled as
“Electronic Music”.
Indeed, there was nothing electronically generated initially,
let alone even digital. In the beginning they simply named these
sound-mixtures "electro-acoustic". These compositions of slowly evolving
soundscapes relating to the Minimal Music concept created a meditative
mood. This was new. This was the Berliner Schule (Berlin school).
Being responsible for popular music at a radio station in the 1970s
was an absolute dream job. At least that’s what it was like at RIAS Berlin
(Radio In the American Sector). There was no quota, no pressure,
no hit-terror, and we just invited the artists, bands and musicians we liked
to the studio. The artists from next door. That’s how I got to know Manuel.
He was living right on the Ku-Damm (Kurfürstendamm), right in the city
centre, but in the rear building, shielded from the noise.
Manu didn’t have a sequencer. Everything that sounded like a sequencer
was his highly focused guitar work. The slowly changing tone sequences
for example. This was a physical accomplishment in itself.
His minimalistic play is still part of his signature style.
The musicians from Berlin, who worked in the same genre, were either
friends, periodically played in Manuel’s ASH RA TEMPEL, or built up their
own careers.
The scene was small, but equipped with illustrious celebrities
- Klaus Schulze, Tangerine Dream, Harald Grosskopf, Agitation Free.
And my RIAS colleague Walter Bachauer. He had called the Metamusik
Festival into life and brought the international avant-garde to Berlin.
The festival opened up new aesthetic continents to us when we were grateful to listen to chants of Tibetanian
monks or the Steve Reich Ensemble play “Drumming”.
Manuel was able to start his international career pretty quickly, focusing on England, France and Japan.
For the German middle-of-the-road-consciousness, these countries were as exotic as the winds on Jupiter,
especially Japan, where Göttsching still enjoys superstar status. Today it is not only these countries, which
consider him a cult figure. He has also made his mark as a film composer and has added his music to numerous
events and art happenings.
In November 1975 I had initiated a concert at the RIAS Studio 10, entitled “Futurum 3”, with ASH RA TEMPEL
performing. Apart from the guitars there was also an EMS Synthi A on stage. And an old Farfisa Compact Organ
that Manuel played and of which I was especially proud:
I was able to buy this instrument in 1964 after a summer job at a steel drill factory. This Farfisa was on stage
when I performed with my band the Team Beats Berlin, as support act for the Rolling Stones at their legendary
concert in September 1965 at the Berliner Waldbühne.
Somehow this instrument had survived the riot, and ten years later Manuel bought this organ from me. He had
played this Farfisa in many concerts and recordings in the following years, and it can be heard also prominently
here on “Dream and Desire”.
Originally, the two tracks “Dream” and “Desire” had been conceived for my one-hour radio feature at RIAS Berlin
in summer 1977. Then, although being broadcast only once in Berlin and Belgium, they soon became cult
amongst listeners, who taped, multiplied and distributed the tracks throughout Manuel's fan base.
But it was only in 1991, after 14 years, when Manuel decided to make it an “official” release on CD.
Something like that is unusual at times when only the new things count - until it is dismissed by the new and gets
dumped.
The revival of Dream & Desire is not nostalgia but an indication that the present will only be appreciated after
acknowledging the past. Applies also to art.
The bonus track “Despair” was not part of the original radio-feature, but was composed and recorded around the
same time in 1977, and the track fits perfectly in style and sound.
Manuel's music has been with me for now almost 50 years.
I own a superb LP and CD collection of him.
Dream & Desire is beautiful - what more can I say ...
Olaf Leitner, March 2019
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Mastering by Bo at Calyx.
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MASTERING BY BO @ CALYX
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Medium: 1 // Side: // Track: 1
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Siisx
Playtime: 00:07:24
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719499
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
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Medium: 1 // Side: // Track: 2
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Mur
Playtime: 00:08:14
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719500
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
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Medium: 1 // Side: // Track: 3
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: ax Mr. L
Playtime: 00:04:18
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719501
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
---------------------------------------------------------
Medium: 1 // Side: // Track: 4
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: City Radieuse
Playtime: 00:07:48
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719502
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
---------------------------------------------------------
Medium: 1 // Side: // Track: 5
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Veru 1
Playtime: 00:08:01
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719503
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
---------------------------------------------------------
Medium: 1 // Side: // Track: 6
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Veru 2
Playtime: 00:05:15
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719504
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
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GENRE/S: Ambient/ Electronic
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through a sequence of images tracking the apartments’ indoor space and details, and points to the different benchmarks of standardized production as they correlate to their environment and its inhabitants.
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to the 1983 movie starring David Bowie, Takeshi Kitano, and Ryuichi Sakamoto himself.
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this album is considered another indispensable record from the duo’s ongoing collaboration.
ALBUM ART DESIGNED BY CARSTEN NICOLAI
MASTERING BY BO @ CALYX
TRACKLIST:
CD Tracklisting:
Tracklisting
Tracklisting
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Medium: 1 // Side: // Track: 1
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Siisx
Playtime: 00:07:24
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719499
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
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Medium: 1 // Side: // Track: 2
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Mur
Playtime: 00:08:14
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719500
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
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Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
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Playtime: 00:04:18
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719501
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
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Medium: 1 // Side: // Track: 4
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: City Radieuse
Playtime: 00:07:48
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719502
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
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Medium: 1 // Side: // Track: 5
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Veru 1
Playtime: 00:08:01
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719503
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
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Medium: 1 // Side: // Track: 6
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Veru 2
Playtime: 00:05:15
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719504
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
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A2) Diary of June 9th 02:30 min
A3) Gandii Mod 03:45 min
A4) I’m Glad There Is You 03:46 min
A5) Khorom 05:03 min
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B3) Aya 03:13 min
B4) An Untitled Hil 04:54 min
Info:
On her second album Ursgal Mongolian singer Enji creates a unique blend of Jazz and Folk with the thousand-year-old traditions of Mongolian music. Currently based in Munich, her lyrics tell personal stories about unbearable distances, the oddness of being on earth and the simple truths in life.
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Born in Ulaanbaatar, Enji grew up in a yurt to a working-class family. Having always been drawn to music, dance and literature, she initially wanted to become a music teacher with little ambitions to compose or be on stage. A program by the local Goethe Institute sparked her passion for Jazz and eventually led her to become a performing artist. Inspired by the music of Carmen McRae, Ella Fitzgerald and Nancy Wilson, Enji started writing songs of her own, cherishing this newfound means of expression. Ursgal is the first record featuring her original compositions.
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A1) Zavkhan 03:28 min
A2) Diary of June 9th 02:30 min
A3) Gandii Mod 03:45 min
A4) I’m Glad There Is You 03:46 min
A5) Khorom 05:03 min
B1) Sevkhet Bor 04:40 min
B2) Ursgal 05:56 min
B3) Aya 03:13 min
B4) An Untitled Hil 04:54 min
Info:
On her second album Ursgal Mongolian singer Enji creates a unique blend of Jazz and Folk with the thousand-year-old traditions of Mongolian music. Currently based in Munich, her lyrics tell personal stories about unbearable distances, the oddness of being on earth and the simple truths in life.
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Born in Ulaanbaatar, Enji grew up in a yurt to a working-class family. Having always been drawn to music, dance and literature, she initially wanted to become a music teacher with little ambitions to compose or be on stage. A program by the local Goethe Institute sparked her passion for Jazz and eventually led her to become a performing artist. Inspired by the music of Carmen McRae, Ella Fitzgerald and Nancy Wilson, Enji started writing songs of her own, cherishing this newfound means of expression. Ursgal is the first record featuring her original compositions.
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Alva Noto + Ryuichi Sakamoto - By This River – Phantom
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Alva Noto + Ryuichi Sakamoto - Monomom
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Alva Noto + Ryuichi Sakamoto - Kizuna
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In the album's twelve compositions, Sakamoto's haunting piano arrangements coalesce with Nicolai's digital rhythms, creating a sonic aura as magnetic as it is meditative. Remastered in 2021 in collaboration with Calyx Studio, the album's recordings are accompanied by two new compositions titled 'Monomom' (released digitally in December 2021) and 'Kizuna.' Like 'Monomom,' 'Kizuna' is the studio version of the homonymous composition recorded during Alva Noto & Ryuichi Sakamoto's 2019 Australian tour and included in the album' TWO Live at Sydney Opera House" (2019, NOTON). The work 'Kizuna' means 'human bond' in Japanese and refers to the title of an animation piece by the Italian contemporary artist Valerio Berruti released in Japan in January 2011.
Album art designed by Carsten Nicolai
Mastering by Bo @ Calyx
Tracklisting
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Medium: 1 // Side: // Track: 1
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Microon I
Playtime: 00:03:06
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719515
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
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Medium: 1 // Side: // Track: 2
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Reverso
Playtime: 00:07:00
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719516
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
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Medium: 1 // Side: // Track: 3
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Halo
Playtime: 00:07:10
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719517
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
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Medium: 1 // Side: // Track: 4
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Microon II
Playtime: 00:02:39
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719518
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
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Medium: 1 // Side: // Track: 5
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Pionier IOO
Playtime: 00:05:47
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719519
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
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Medium: 1 // Side: // Track: 6
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Ionoscan
Playtime: 00:04:09
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719520
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
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Medium: 1 // Side: // Track: 7
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: By This River
Playtime: 00:04:03
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719521
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
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Medium: 1 // Side: // Track: 8
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Naono
Playtime: 00:11:20
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719522
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
---------------------------------------------------------
Medium: 1 // Side: // Track: 9
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Microon III
Playtime: 00:03:02
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719523
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
---------------------------------------------------------
Medium: 1 // Side: // Track: 10
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: By This River – Phantom
Playtime: 00:08:14
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719524
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
---------------------------------------------------------
Medium: 1 // Side: // Track: 11
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Monomom
Playtime: 00:05:31
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719525
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
---------------------------------------------------------
Medium: 1 // Side: // Track: 12
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Kizuna
Playtime: 00:05:42
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719526
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
---------------------------------------------------------
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DE - 22113 Hamburg
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Released for the first time in 2011, 'Summvs' is the fifth and final installment of Alva Noto and Ryuichi Sakamoto's V.I.R.U.S. series. The title 'Summvs' refers to the Latin word "summa" (eng. sum) and "versus" (eng. towards); it serves as a metaphor for the work being oriented towards a collaborative result. The album features "Microon" compositions containing recordings of a 16th tone interval tuning piano - Piano Metamorfoseador Carrillo en Dieciseisavos de Tono. The album also features two covers of the track "By This River," composed by Brian Eno, Dieter Moebius, and Hans-Joachim Roedelius in 1977.
In the album's twelve compositions, Sakamoto's haunting piano arrangements coalesce with Nicolai's digital rhythms, creating a sonic aura as magnetic as it is meditative. Remastered in 2021 in collaboration with Calyx Studio, the album's recordings are accompanied by two new compositions titled 'Monomom' (released digitally in December 2021) and 'Kizuna.' Like 'Monomom,' 'Kizuna' is the studio version of the homonymous composition recorded during Alva Noto & Ryuichi Sakamoto's 2019 Australian tour and included in the album' TWO Live at Sydney Opera House" (2019, NOTON). The work 'Kizuna' means 'human bond' in Japanese and refers to the title of an animation piece by the Italian contemporary artist Valerio Berruti released in Japan in January 2011.
Album art designed by Carsten Nicolai
Mastering by Bo @ Calyx
Tracklisting
---------------------------------------------------------
Medium: 1 // Side: // Track: 1
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Microon I
Playtime: 00:03:06
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719515
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
---------------------------------------------------------
Medium: 1 // Side: // Track: 2
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Reverso
Playtime: 00:07:00
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719516
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
---------------------------------------------------------
Medium: 1 // Side: // Track: 3
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Halo
Playtime: 00:07:10
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719517
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
---------------------------------------------------------
Medium: 1 // Side: // Track: 4
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Microon II
Playtime: 00:02:39
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719518
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
---------------------------------------------------------
Medium: 1 // Side: // Track: 5
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Pionier IOO
Playtime: 00:05:47
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719519
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
---------------------------------------------------------
Medium: 1 // Side: // Track: 6
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Ionoscan
Playtime: 00:04:09
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719520
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
---------------------------------------------------------
Medium: 1 // Side: // Track: 7
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: By This River
Playtime: 00:04:03
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719521
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
---------------------------------------------------------
Medium: 1 // Side: // Track: 8
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Naono
Playtime: 00:11:20
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719522
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
---------------------------------------------------------
Medium: 1 // Side: // Track: 9
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Microon III
Playtime: 00:03:02
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719523
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
---------------------------------------------------------
Medium: 1 // Side: // Track: 10
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: By This River – Phantom
Playtime: 00:08:14
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719524
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
---------------------------------------------------------
Medium: 1 // Side: // Track: 11
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Monomom
Playtime: 00:05:31
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719525
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
---------------------------------------------------------
Medium: 1 // Side: // Track: 12
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Kizuna
Playtime: 00:05:42
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719526
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
---------------------------------------------------------
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
WAS - Word and Sound Medien GmbH
Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: [email protected]More
1
Alva Noto + Ryuichi Sakamoto - Attack/Transition
2
Alva Noto + Ryuichi Sakamoto - Grains
3
Alva Noto + Ryuichi Sakamoto - Particle 1
4
Alva Noto + Ryuichi Sakamoto - Transition
5
Alva Noto + Ryuichi Sakamoto - Broken Line 1
6
Alva Noto + Ryuichi Sakamoto - Plateaux 1
7
Alva Noto + Ryuichi Sakamoto - Silence
8
Alva Noto + Ryuichi Sakamoto - Particle 2
9
Alva Noto + Ryuichi Sakamoto - Broken Line 2
10
Alva Noto + Ryuichi Sakamoto - Plateaux 2/End
Release Info:
Released for the first time in 2009, ‘utp_’ is the third installment of Alva Noto and Ryuichi Sakamoto’s V.I.R.U.S.'s series. It was commissioned for the 400th anniversary of Mannheim, Germany. The flowing 10-section multimedia work derives its shape from a rasterized structure of the southwestern city, founded in 1608. The recording documents the work’s debut performed by Ensemble Modern at the National Theatre in Mannheim. The music embraces the electronic, piano-based palettes, an expanded array of avant-garde chamber instrumentation and natural timbres. It combined the digital visual score created by Carsten Nicolai and Simon Mayer, and lighting design by Nigel Edwards.
Album art designed by Carsten Nicolai
Mastering by Bo @ Calyx
Tracklisting
---------------------------------------------------------
Medium: 1 // Side: // Track: 1
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Attack/Transition
Playtime: 00:07:24
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719505
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
---------------------------------------------------------
Medium: 1 // Side: // Track: 2
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Grains
Playtime: 00:06:24
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719506
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
---------------------------------------------------------
Medium: 1 // Side: // Track: 3
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Particle 1
Playtime: 00:06:40
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719507
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
---------------------------------------------------------
Medium: 1 // Side: // Track: 4
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Transition
Playtime: 00:03:31
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719508
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
---------------------------------------------------------
Medium: 1 // Side: // Track: 5
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Broken Line 1
Playtime: 00:06:32
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719509
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
---------------------------------------------------------
Medium: 1 // Side: // Track: 6
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Plateaux 1
Playtime: 00:08:07
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719510
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
---------------------------------------------------------
Medium: 1 // Side: // Track: 7
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Silence
Playtime: 00:06:50
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719511
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
---------------------------------------------------------
Medium: 1 // Side: // Track: 8
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Particle 2
Playtime: 00:07:00
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719512
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
---------------------------------------------------------
Medium: 1 // Side: // Track: 9
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Broken Line 2
Playtime: 00:06:25
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719513
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
---------------------------------------------------------
Medium: 1 // Side: // Track: 10
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Plateaux 2/End
Playtime: 00:13:10
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719514
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
WAS - Word and Sound Medien GmbH
Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: [email protected]More
Released for the first time in 2009, ‘utp_’ is the third installment of Alva Noto and Ryuichi Sakamoto’s V.I.R.U.S.'s series. It was commissioned for the 400th anniversary of Mannheim, Germany. The flowing 10-section multimedia work derives its shape from a rasterized structure of the southwestern city, founded in 1608. The recording documents the work’s debut performed by Ensemble Modern at the National Theatre in Mannheim. The music embraces the electronic, piano-based palettes, an expanded array of avant-garde chamber instrumentation and natural timbres. It combined the digital visual score created by Carsten Nicolai and Simon Mayer, and lighting design by Nigel Edwards.
Album art designed by Carsten Nicolai
Mastering by Bo @ Calyx
Tracklisting
---------------------------------------------------------
Medium: 1 // Side: // Track: 1
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Attack/Transition
Playtime: 00:07:24
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719505
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
---------------------------------------------------------
Medium: 1 // Side: // Track: 2
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Grains
Playtime: 00:06:24
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719506
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
---------------------------------------------------------
Medium: 1 // Side: // Track: 3
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Particle 1
Playtime: 00:06:40
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719507
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
---------------------------------------------------------
Medium: 1 // Side: // Track: 4
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Transition
Playtime: 00:03:31
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719508
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
---------------------------------------------------------
Medium: 1 // Side: // Track: 5
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Broken Line 1
Playtime: 00:06:32
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719509
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
---------------------------------------------------------
Medium: 1 // Side: // Track: 6
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Plateaux 1
Playtime: 00:08:07
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719510
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
---------------------------------------------------------
Medium: 1 // Side: // Track: 7
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Silence
Playtime: 00:06:50
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719511
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
---------------------------------------------------------
Medium: 1 // Side: // Track: 8
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Particle 2
Playtime: 00:07:00
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719512
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
---------------------------------------------------------
Medium: 1 // Side: // Track: 9
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Broken Line 2
Playtime: 00:06:25
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719513
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
---------------------------------------------------------
Medium: 1 // Side: // Track: 10
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Plateaux 2/End
Playtime: 00:13:10
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719514
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
WAS - Word and Sound Medien GmbH
Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: [email protected]More
1
Laurie Torres - A1. Duvet
2
Laurie Torres - A2. Lisière
3
Laurie Torres - A3. Feux fuyants
4
Laurie Torres - A4. Reflets
5
Laurie Torres - A5. Intérieurs
6
Laurie Torres - A6. Carnets
7
Laurie Torres - B1. Clessidra
8
Laurie Torres - B2. Point-virgule
9
Laurie Torres - B3. Correspondances
10
Laurie Torres - B4. Golden t-shirts
11
Laurie Torres - B5. Exit
1. LP - Territory: WW Minus UK/Eire,Usa, Canada
- First pressing (300 copies worldwide)
- Black Bio vinyl
- Printed on heavyweight board outer sleeve
- Vinyl comes in black poly-lined protective bag
- Housed in a heavyweight PVC protective outer sleeve
- Hype front sticker
- Vinyl pressed at Optimal media GmbH
- Printed at Delga in the UK
2. GENRE/S: Alternative / Ambient
3. TRACKLISTS:
A
1. Duvet
2. Lisière
3. Feux fuyants
4. Reflets
5. Intérieurs
6. Carnets
B
1. Clessidra
2. Point-virgule
3. Correspondances
4. Golden t-shirts
5. Exit
4. SHORT INFO:
Laurie Torres is a Canadian musician and composer raised in Montréal, Québec by Haitian parents. Since 2008, she has been a trusted stage and studio performer for Julia Jacklin, Pomme, and Land of Talk, as well as being a founding member of Folly & The Hunter, with whom she recorded four studio albums and toured Canada, Europe and the UK.
In 2023, Laurie shifted focus to work on her own creations, a process of making time - the will and the need becoming omnipresent. Drawing creative inspiration from contemporary artists like Tirzah, Gia Margaret, Valentina Magaletti, Tara Clerkin Trio and ML Buch, 'Après coup' finds Torres intersecting at a pivotal moment where artists whose marginalized identities are at the forefront in creating a beautiful array of "other options".
"Being othered and tokenized as a woman who plays music, as well as a queer and black person, takes a toll, while also positively feeding a strong urge to push and be seen."
Centering around piano, drums and synthesizer with interweaving field recordings, 'Après coup' follows the precursor ep 'Correspondances' in the form of a sprawling 11-track album. Translating directly from French - afterwards, after the event - its title subliminally points at something deeper between the lines. Recorded in 2023 between tours in a small window of time where 'normal' life hadn't quite recommenced, Torres meticulously crafted her debut solo material in view of surrounding nature, all providing the perfect nourishment for long streams of improvisation. Built right up to the edge of a lake, Studio Wild in St-Zénon, Québec offered an unparalleled location and set up for her freeform creativity.
Instrumental music seemed like a natural response and evolution for Torres who had long basked in the world of "pop music" as she elaborates: "I had an urge to use creativity as a sort of resting place, a place where things can unfold slowly and take time to reveal themselves. In other worlds words, I felt the need to make something slower, more elusive"
The immediacy of Torres' recorded takes doubled with minimal overdubs create a fiercely direct, intimate and unpolished lo-fi beauty. 'Après coup' then is self-reflective, open and inclusive with Torres allowing herself to be fully seen. An album to be felt at close distance with unrivalled authenticity. This album stands as a testament to Laurie's artistic evolution and serves as a beacon, inspiring her to continue nurturing her own creative pursuits and finding exhilarating freedom.
Full Press Release here: Click here
5. VITAL SALES POINTS:
- PR + Radio campaign by Someonegreat PR (UK/USA) / Dense PR + Radio campaign (EU)
" NPR - New Music Friday:
The Best albums out Oct 24 (ep)
" Somewhere Soul - Best New Music out this week (900K followers)
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
WAS - Word and Sound Medien GmbH
Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: [email protected]More
- First pressing (300 copies worldwide)
- Black Bio vinyl
- Printed on heavyweight board outer sleeve
- Vinyl comes in black poly-lined protective bag
- Housed in a heavyweight PVC protective outer sleeve
- Hype front sticker
- Vinyl pressed at Optimal media GmbH
- Printed at Delga in the UK
2. GENRE/S: Alternative / Ambient
3. TRACKLISTS:
A
1. Duvet
2. Lisière
3. Feux fuyants
4. Reflets
5. Intérieurs
6. Carnets
B
1. Clessidra
2. Point-virgule
3. Correspondances
4. Golden t-shirts
5. Exit
4. SHORT INFO:
Laurie Torres is a Canadian musician and composer raised in Montréal, Québec by Haitian parents. Since 2008, she has been a trusted stage and studio performer for Julia Jacklin, Pomme, and Land of Talk, as well as being a founding member of Folly & The Hunter, with whom she recorded four studio albums and toured Canada, Europe and the UK.
In 2023, Laurie shifted focus to work on her own creations, a process of making time - the will and the need becoming omnipresent. Drawing creative inspiration from contemporary artists like Tirzah, Gia Margaret, Valentina Magaletti, Tara Clerkin Trio and ML Buch, 'Après coup' finds Torres intersecting at a pivotal moment where artists whose marginalized identities are at the forefront in creating a beautiful array of "other options".
"Being othered and tokenized as a woman who plays music, as well as a queer and black person, takes a toll, while also positively feeding a strong urge to push and be seen."
Centering around piano, drums and synthesizer with interweaving field recordings, 'Après coup' follows the precursor ep 'Correspondances' in the form of a sprawling 11-track album. Translating directly from French - afterwards, after the event - its title subliminally points at something deeper between the lines. Recorded in 2023 between tours in a small window of time where 'normal' life hadn't quite recommenced, Torres meticulously crafted her debut solo material in view of surrounding nature, all providing the perfect nourishment for long streams of improvisation. Built right up to the edge of a lake, Studio Wild in St-Zénon, Québec offered an unparalleled location and set up for her freeform creativity.
Instrumental music seemed like a natural response and evolution for Torres who had long basked in the world of "pop music" as she elaborates: "I had an urge to use creativity as a sort of resting place, a place where things can unfold slowly and take time to reveal themselves. In other worlds words, I felt the need to make something slower, more elusive"
The immediacy of Torres' recorded takes doubled with minimal overdubs create a fiercely direct, intimate and unpolished lo-fi beauty. 'Après coup' then is self-reflective, open and inclusive with Torres allowing herself to be fully seen. An album to be felt at close distance with unrivalled authenticity. This album stands as a testament to Laurie's artistic evolution and serves as a beacon, inspiring her to continue nurturing her own creative pursuits and finding exhilarating freedom.
Full Press Release here: Click here
5. VITAL SALES POINTS:
- PR + Radio campaign by Someonegreat PR (UK/USA) / Dense PR + Radio campaign (EU)
" NPR - New Music Friday:
The Best albums out Oct 24 (ep)
" Somewhere Soul - Best New Music out this week (900K followers)
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
WAS - Word and Sound Medien GmbH
Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: [email protected]More
1
Alva Noto + Ryuichi Sakamoto - Siisx
2
Alva Noto + Ryuichi Sakamoto - Mur
3
Alva Noto + Ryuichi Sakamoto - ax Mr. L
4
Alva Noto + Ryuichi Sakamoto - City Radieuse
5
Alva Noto + Ryuichi Sakamoto - Veru 1
6
Alva Noto + Ryuichi Sakamoto - Veru 2
LP - RE MASTER - Part of the V.I.R.U.S series
GENRE/S: Ambient/ Electronic
Info
Initially released in 2006, ‘Revep’ is the third collaboration album between Alva Noto and Ryuichi Sakamoto and the third installment of V.I.R.U.S.’s five albums series.
Remastered in 2021 in collaboration with Calyx Studio, the album’s recordings are accompanied by three new compositions titled ‘City Radieuse’, ‘Veru 1’, and ‘Veru 2’.
‘City Radieuse’ was composed for the 2012 short cinematic essay titled ‘Cité Radieuse’ and part of Carsten Nicolai’s ‘future past perfect’ series.
The video shot at le Corbusier’s Unité D’Habitation in Nantes (called ‘cité radieuse’) takes the viewer through the modular system and design applied to the residential buildings. The film’s narrative unfolds
through a sequence of images tracking the apartments’ indoor space and details, and points to the different benchmarks of standardized production as they correlate to their environment and its inhabitants.
The album’s original recordings resulted from musical exchanges that began with ‘Vrioon’ and revolved around a collaborative arrangement of Sakamoto’s classic ‘Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence,’ the theme music
to the 1983 movie starring David Bowie, Takeshi Kitano, and Ryuichi Sakamoto himself.
In ‘Revep,’ the piano takes the lead while the padded bass and pitched electronic frequencies mark sudden change. Deeply evocative and effortlessly colliding worlds of analog beauty and digital mastery,
this album is considered another indispensable record from the duo’s ongoing collaboration.
ALBUM ART DESIGNED BY CARSTEN NICOLAI
MASTERING BY BO @ CALYX
TRACKLIST:
LP Tracklisting:
Tracklisting
Tracklisting
Medium: 1 // Side: A // Track: 1
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Siisx
Playtime: 00:07:24
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719499
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
---------------------------------------------------------
Medium: 1 // Side: B // Track: 1
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: City Radieuse
Playtime: 00:07:48
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719502
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
---------------------------------------------------------
Medium: 1 // Side: A // Track: 2
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Mur
Playtime: 00:08:14
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719500
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
---------------------------------------------------------
Medium: 1 // Side: B // Track: 2
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Veru 1
Playtime: 00:08:01
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719503
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
---------------------------------------------------------
Medium: 1 // Side: A // Track: 3
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: ax Mr. L
Playtime: 00:04:18
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719501
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
---------------------------------------------------------
Medium: 1 // Side: B // Track: 3
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Veru 2
Playtime: 00:05:15
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719504
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
---------------------------------------------------------
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
WAS - Word and Sound Medien GmbH
Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: [email protected]More
GENRE/S: Ambient/ Electronic
Info
Initially released in 2006, ‘Revep’ is the third collaboration album between Alva Noto and Ryuichi Sakamoto and the third installment of V.I.R.U.S.’s five albums series.
Remastered in 2021 in collaboration with Calyx Studio, the album’s recordings are accompanied by three new compositions titled ‘City Radieuse’, ‘Veru 1’, and ‘Veru 2’.
‘City Radieuse’ was composed for the 2012 short cinematic essay titled ‘Cité Radieuse’ and part of Carsten Nicolai’s ‘future past perfect’ series.
The video shot at le Corbusier’s Unité D’Habitation in Nantes (called ‘cité radieuse’) takes the viewer through the modular system and design applied to the residential buildings. The film’s narrative unfolds
through a sequence of images tracking the apartments’ indoor space and details, and points to the different benchmarks of standardized production as they correlate to their environment and its inhabitants.
The album’s original recordings resulted from musical exchanges that began with ‘Vrioon’ and revolved around a collaborative arrangement of Sakamoto’s classic ‘Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence,’ the theme music
to the 1983 movie starring David Bowie, Takeshi Kitano, and Ryuichi Sakamoto himself.
In ‘Revep,’ the piano takes the lead while the padded bass and pitched electronic frequencies mark sudden change. Deeply evocative and effortlessly colliding worlds of analog beauty and digital mastery,
this album is considered another indispensable record from the duo’s ongoing collaboration.
ALBUM ART DESIGNED BY CARSTEN NICOLAI
MASTERING BY BO @ CALYX
TRACKLIST:
LP Tracklisting:
Tracklisting
Tracklisting
Medium: 1 // Side: A // Track: 1
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Siisx
Playtime: 00:07:24
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719499
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
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Medium: 1 // Side: B // Track: 1
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: City Radieuse
Playtime: 00:07:48
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719502
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
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Medium: 1 // Side: A // Track: 2
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Mur
Playtime: 00:08:14
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719500
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
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Medium: 1 // Side: B // Track: 2
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Veru 1
Playtime: 00:08:01
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719503
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
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Medium: 1 // Side: A // Track: 3
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: ax Mr. L
Playtime: 00:04:18
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719501
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
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Medium: 1 // Side: B // Track: 3
Artist: Alva Noto; Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Veru 2
Playtime: 00:05:15
Explicit Lyrics: No
ISRC: UK6821719504
(P): 2022 NOTON
Country: Germany
Composer: Carsten Nicolai, Ryuichi Sakamoto
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Cat-No:Mitsuko001
Release-Date:07.06.2019
Configuration:LP Excl
Cat-No:Mitsuko001
Release-Date:07.06.2019
Configuration:LP Excl
1
Sora - A1. Pause
2
Sora - A2. A Caminho Do Mar
3
Sora - A3. Revans
4
Sora - A4. La Cathédrale Engloutie
5
Sora - A5. Traces
6
Sora - A6. Line
7
Sora - B1. Fold Air
8
Sora - B2. Etude:Diagonal
9
Sora - B3. Rayuela (ii)
10
Sora - B4. Satelite Towers
No Sales to Japan...
- First release from Mitsuko & Svetlana Records, distributed by friends WRWTFWW Records
- Rare Japanese electronica gem released for the first time ever on vinyl.
- For fans of electronica, minimal, leftfield, glitch, future jazz, Japanese music, Warp Records, WRWTFWW Records, beach, sky, chill.
Tracklisting
A1. Pause
A2. A Caminho Do Mar
A3. Revans
A4. La Cathédrale Engloutie
A5. Traces
A6. Line
B1. Fold Air
B2. Etude:Diagonal
B3. Rayuela (ii)
B4. Satelite Towers
Presented by Mitsuko & Svetlana Records, distributed by WRWTFWW Records.
Composed by Sora
Mastered by Taylor Deupree
Label logo by Shintaro Kago
Soothing cut-ups and analogue collages for dreamers in the summer breeze.
Originally released in 2003 (on CD only), conceived by Sora aka Takeshi Kurosawa. Re.sort is a miracle of Japanese electronica. Widely unknown but very necessary. Fragments and textures playfully flirt with each other, bossa nova and jazz records float in the air, an old phonograph sits by the sea. Leftfield that feels like a home away, where joyful nothings are everything. Sweet minimalism and micro melodies.
Sora means sky. Let's drift.
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- First release from Mitsuko & Svetlana Records, distributed by friends WRWTFWW Records
- Rare Japanese electronica gem released for the first time ever on vinyl.
- For fans of electronica, minimal, leftfield, glitch, future jazz, Japanese music, Warp Records, WRWTFWW Records, beach, sky, chill.
Tracklisting
A1. Pause
A2. A Caminho Do Mar
A3. Revans
A4. La Cathédrale Engloutie
A5. Traces
A6. Line
B1. Fold Air
B2. Etude:Diagonal
B3. Rayuela (ii)
B4. Satelite Towers
Presented by Mitsuko & Svetlana Records, distributed by WRWTFWW Records.
Composed by Sora
Mastered by Taylor Deupree
Label logo by Shintaro Kago
Soothing cut-ups and analogue collages for dreamers in the summer breeze.
Originally released in 2003 (on CD only), conceived by Sora aka Takeshi Kurosawa. Re.sort is a miracle of Japanese electronica. Widely unknown but very necessary. Fragments and textures playfully flirt with each other, bossa nova and jazz records float in the air, an old phonograph sits by the sea. Leftfield that feels like a home away, where joyful nothings are everything. Sweet minimalism and micro melodies.
Sora means sky. Let's drift.
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1
Blue Lake - Weft
2
Blue Lake - The Forest
3
Blue Lake - Oceans
4
Blue Lake - Tatara
5
Blue Lake - Strata
1. LTD LP - Territory: WW Minus UK/Eire,Usa, Canada
- First pressing (500 copies worldwide)
- Black Bio vinyl
- Cut at 45RPM for optimum sound
- Printed on heavyweight board outer sleeve
- Vinyl comes in black poly-lined protective bag
- Housed in a heavyweight PVC protective outer sleeve
- Hype front sticker
- Vinyl pressed at Optimal media GmbH
- Printed at Delga in the UK
GENRE/S: Alternative / Ambient
TRACKLISTS:
A1. Weft
A2. The Forest
B1. Oceans
B2. Tatara
B3. Strata
4. SHORT INFO:
Blue Lake's new offering 'Weft' sees its creator Jason Dungan unearth new musical terrain
with a mini-album which presents the projects evolution. Finding inspiration in the craft of weaving and embracing a collective spirit as a band leader, all while readying a new studio album expected later in 2025.
It follows the lauded album 'Sun Arcs' (2023) with Pitchfork naming it (Best New Music, 8.3), amongst numerous other accolades. Blue Lake is the ongoing musical project of American born, Copenhagen based musician Jason Dungan which serves as his artistic platform as composer and collaborator. Developed over the period of 2024 and witnessed at live performances across a swath of European cosmopolitan cities and festivals, the project stands at a new creative juncture. The earthy title track 'Weft' emerges with a sense of ease and familiarity as looping guitar riffs in open tunings bed in around a warm cello pulse that provides the essential heartbeat. These interlinking parts align to create his most explicit version yet of an American writing country music in Scandinavia. Dungan named the release 'Weft' as a reference to the weaving practice of his partner, Danish visual artist Maria Zahle, whose work "Torso" is featured on the album's cover. With her works providing a constant source of inspiration to his music and practice as an instrument-builder, Dungan found a symbiotic connection between their mediums, which is reflected in the music on 'Weft'.
'Weft' is a collection of new works that casts a net into new sound territories with distinctive timbres yet always channelled through the refined lens of Dungan's prism. Infused with an ongoing connection to nature, it furthermore expands his unique meld of off-kilter folk, jazz, country and left-field experimental ambience. 'Weft' then is an accomplishment of growth, of bolder objectives and of collaboration with like minds. The Blue Lake project takes a dynamic step forward venturing into new creative spaces while leaving some clues along the way.
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- First pressing (500 copies worldwide)
- Black Bio vinyl
- Cut at 45RPM for optimum sound
- Printed on heavyweight board outer sleeve
- Vinyl comes in black poly-lined protective bag
- Housed in a heavyweight PVC protective outer sleeve
- Hype front sticker
- Vinyl pressed at Optimal media GmbH
- Printed at Delga in the UK
GENRE/S: Alternative / Ambient
TRACKLISTS:
A1. Weft
A2. The Forest
B1. Oceans
B2. Tatara
B3. Strata
4. SHORT INFO:
Blue Lake's new offering 'Weft' sees its creator Jason Dungan unearth new musical terrain
with a mini-album which presents the projects evolution. Finding inspiration in the craft of weaving and embracing a collective spirit as a band leader, all while readying a new studio album expected later in 2025.
It follows the lauded album 'Sun Arcs' (2023) with Pitchfork naming it (Best New Music, 8.3), amongst numerous other accolades. Blue Lake is the ongoing musical project of American born, Copenhagen based musician Jason Dungan which serves as his artistic platform as composer and collaborator. Developed over the period of 2024 and witnessed at live performances across a swath of European cosmopolitan cities and festivals, the project stands at a new creative juncture. The earthy title track 'Weft' emerges with a sense of ease and familiarity as looping guitar riffs in open tunings bed in around a warm cello pulse that provides the essential heartbeat. These interlinking parts align to create his most explicit version yet of an American writing country music in Scandinavia. Dungan named the release 'Weft' as a reference to the weaving practice of his partner, Danish visual artist Maria Zahle, whose work "Torso" is featured on the album's cover. With her works providing a constant source of inspiration to his music and practice as an instrument-builder, Dungan found a symbiotic connection between their mediums, which is reflected in the music on 'Weft'.
'Weft' is a collection of new works that casts a net into new sound territories with distinctive timbres yet always channelled through the refined lens of Dungan's prism. Infused with an ongoing connection to nature, it furthermore expands his unique meld of off-kilter folk, jazz, country and left-field experimental ambience. 'Weft' then is an accomplishment of growth, of bolder objectives and of collaboration with like minds. The Blue Lake project takes a dynamic step forward venturing into new creative spaces while leaving some clues along the way.
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AAL record on Other People.
Pressed on to wax due to popular demand.
Tracklist:
A 1. THIS OLD HOUSE IS ALL I HAVE 3:39 A.A.L (AGAINST ALL LOGIC)
2. I NEVER DREAM 6:46 A.A.L (AGAINST ALL LOGIC)
3. SOME KIND OF GAME 6:47 A.A.L (AGAINST ALL LOGIC)
B 4. HOPELESS 5:41 A.A.L (AGAINST ALL LOGIC)
5. SUCH A BAD WAY 4:53 A.A.L (AGAINST ALL LOGIC)
6. FLASH IN THE PAN 7:28 A.A.L (AGAINST ALL LOGIC)
C 7. CITYFADE 5:41 A.A.L (AGAINST ALL LOGIC)
8. NOW U GOT ME HOOKED 5:51 A.A.L (AGAINST ALL LOGIC)
9. KNOW YOU 4:25 A.A.L (AGAINST ALL LOGIC)
D 10. YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE ME AND SCREAM 5:35 A.A.L (AGAINST ALL LOGIC)
11. RAVE ON U 9:56 A.A.L (AGAINST ALL LOGIC)
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Pressed on to wax due to popular demand.
Tracklist:
A 1. THIS OLD HOUSE IS ALL I HAVE 3:39 A.A.L (AGAINST ALL LOGIC)
2. I NEVER DREAM 6:46 A.A.L (AGAINST ALL LOGIC)
3. SOME KIND OF GAME 6:47 A.A.L (AGAINST ALL LOGIC)
B 4. HOPELESS 5:41 A.A.L (AGAINST ALL LOGIC)
5. SUCH A BAD WAY 4:53 A.A.L (AGAINST ALL LOGIC)
6. FLASH IN THE PAN 7:28 A.A.L (AGAINST ALL LOGIC)
C 7. CITYFADE 5:41 A.A.L (AGAINST ALL LOGIC)
8. NOW U GOT ME HOOKED 5:51 A.A.L (AGAINST ALL LOGIC)
9. KNOW YOU 4:25 A.A.L (AGAINST ALL LOGIC)
D 10. YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE ME AND SCREAM 5:35 A.A.L (AGAINST ALL LOGIC)
11. RAVE ON U 9:56 A.A.L (AGAINST ALL LOGIC)
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1
Midori Takada - Teisan
2
Midori Takada - Gyatei gyatei (drumming)
3
Midori Takada - Unga-bai
4
Midori Takada - Sange
5
Midori Takada - Taiyo
6
Midori Takada - Hannya-Singyo
7
Midori Takada - Kannon-Daiji
Genre: Ambient, Environmental, Shomyo, Minimal, Percussion, Traditional, Experimental
LP: 350gsm Sleeve, Obi, Liner Notes
Tracklisting LP
A1. Teisan
A2. Gyatei gyatei (drumming)
A3. Unga-bai
A4. Sange
B1. Taiyo
B2. Hannya-Singyo
B3. Kannon-Daiji
Info
WRWTFWW Records and MEG Museum (Geneva) are ecstatic to announce a new full length album by celebrated Japanese percussionist Midori Takada (Through The Looking Glass), in collaboration with Buddhist monks belonging to the Samgha group of the Shingon school of Koya-san, led by Reverend Syuukoh Ikawa. You Who Are Leaving To Nirvana is available on half speed mastered vinyl LP, housed in a 350gsm sleeve, with OBI, and liner notes, as well as on digipack CD.
Recorded at The Premises Studio (London) and in Tokyo in 2019,You Who are Leaving to Nirvana is a majestic work combining a suite of six Buddhist liturgical chants and a musical creation by Midori Takada. The Buddhist chants come from three types of repertoires: shomyo ("Teisan", "Unga-Bai", "Sange", "Taiyo"), but also goeika ("Kannon-Daiji") and mantra ("Hannya-Singyo").
After supervising the recording of the Buddhist chants, Midori Takada added her own compositions, with subtle layers of percussion and the melodies of her beloved marimba, giving full life to the sacred texts.
Reverend Syuukoh Ikawa explains: "Shomyo is a form of declamation of sacred esoteric texts, inherited over many generations. The power of words goes far beyond their mere pronunciation. I think there is something that words alone cannot really convey. If I recite prayers in a musical way, the feeling transmitted will be even stronger than if I say it normally, in everyday language. I think that the musicality of a work carries a hidden power that cannot be expressed in words alone. The setting of the music has an additional power for you and for those around you who listen to it. The words of a song are not just words set to music. They carry an additional hidden power that cannot be expressed in any other way. Listening to Midori Takada's musical performance, the words truly seem to come alive."
Original recordings of the Buddhist chants are held in the International Archives of Folk Music (IAFM) at the MEG Museum in Geneva.
The album sleeve features an artwork by famed Japanese sculptor Katsura Funakoshi selected by Midori Takada.
You Who Are Leaving To Nirvana is released in conjunction with Midori Takada's Cutting Branches For A Temporary Shelter, also available on LP and CD on WRWTFWW Records.
Points of interests
- For fans of ambient, experimental, environmental, minimalism, traditional, Japanese music, Buddhist chants, marimba, Through The Looking Glass, the hidden power of words, sacred texts, and life.
- New album by Midori Takada in collaboration with the Samgha group of the Shingon school of Koya-san, led by Reverend Syuukoh Ikawa, Buddhist chants meet ambient/environmental, sacred texts, sacred music. Half Speed Mastered at Emil Berliner Studios. Artwork Katsura Funakoshi.
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LP: 350gsm Sleeve, Obi, Liner Notes
Tracklisting LP
A1. Teisan
A2. Gyatei gyatei (drumming)
A3. Unga-bai
A4. Sange
B1. Taiyo
B2. Hannya-Singyo
B3. Kannon-Daiji
Info
WRWTFWW Records and MEG Museum (Geneva) are ecstatic to announce a new full length album by celebrated Japanese percussionist Midori Takada (Through The Looking Glass), in collaboration with Buddhist monks belonging to the Samgha group of the Shingon school of Koya-san, led by Reverend Syuukoh Ikawa. You Who Are Leaving To Nirvana is available on half speed mastered vinyl LP, housed in a 350gsm sleeve, with OBI, and liner notes, as well as on digipack CD.
Recorded at The Premises Studio (London) and in Tokyo in 2019,You Who are Leaving to Nirvana is a majestic work combining a suite of six Buddhist liturgical chants and a musical creation by Midori Takada. The Buddhist chants come from three types of repertoires: shomyo ("Teisan", "Unga-Bai", "Sange", "Taiyo"), but also goeika ("Kannon-Daiji") and mantra ("Hannya-Singyo").
After supervising the recording of the Buddhist chants, Midori Takada added her own compositions, with subtle layers of percussion and the melodies of her beloved marimba, giving full life to the sacred texts.
Reverend Syuukoh Ikawa explains: "Shomyo is a form of declamation of sacred esoteric texts, inherited over many generations. The power of words goes far beyond their mere pronunciation. I think there is something that words alone cannot really convey. If I recite prayers in a musical way, the feeling transmitted will be even stronger than if I say it normally, in everyday language. I think that the musicality of a work carries a hidden power that cannot be expressed in words alone. The setting of the music has an additional power for you and for those around you who listen to it. The words of a song are not just words set to music. They carry an additional hidden power that cannot be expressed in any other way. Listening to Midori Takada's musical performance, the words truly seem to come alive."
Original recordings of the Buddhist chants are held in the International Archives of Folk Music (IAFM) at the MEG Museum in Geneva.
The album sleeve features an artwork by famed Japanese sculptor Katsura Funakoshi selected by Midori Takada.
You Who Are Leaving To Nirvana is released in conjunction with Midori Takada's Cutting Branches For A Temporary Shelter, also available on LP and CD on WRWTFWW Records.
Points of interests
- For fans of ambient, experimental, environmental, minimalism, traditional, Japanese music, Buddhist chants, marimba, Through The Looking Glass, the hidden power of words, sacred texts, and life.
- New album by Midori Takada in collaboration with the Samgha group of the Shingon school of Koya-san, led by Reverend Syuukoh Ikawa, Buddhist chants meet ambient/environmental, sacred texts, sacred music. Half Speed Mastered at Emil Berliner Studios. Artwork Katsura Funakoshi.
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Label:Deewee / Because Music
Cat-No:BEC5614875
Release-Date:28.02.2025
Genre:Electro
Configuration:CD Excl
Label:Deewee / Because Music
Cat-No:BEC5614875
Release-Date:28.02.2025
Genre:Electro
Configuration:CD Excl
Rights: World excluding France,UK, US, Belgium, Netherlands & Canada
Packaging: 1 x CD, jewelcase, 4/4 inlay, 16 page booklet, marketing front sticker
SHORT BIOG
Marie Davidson's new album 'City of Clowns' will be released on Deewee/Because.
This fifth album of the Canadian artist has been produced by Belgians artists and producers Soulwax, longtime collaborators of Marie Davidson.
TRACKLISTING
CD
1 Validations Weight
2 Demolition
3 Sexy Clown
4 Push Me Fuckhead
5 Fun Times
6 Statistical Modelling
7 Y.A.A.M.
8 Contrarian
9 Unknowing
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Packaging: 1 x CD, jewelcase, 4/4 inlay, 16 page booklet, marketing front sticker
SHORT BIOG
Marie Davidson's new album 'City of Clowns' will be released on Deewee/Because.
This fifth album of the Canadian artist has been produced by Belgians artists and producers Soulwax, longtime collaborators of Marie Davidson.
TRACKLISTING
CD
1 Validations Weight
2 Demolition
3 Sexy Clown
4 Push Me Fuckhead
5 Fun Times
6 Statistical Modelling
7 Y.A.A.M.
8 Contrarian
9 Unknowing
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